# Italian Volleyball Federation 80th anniversary

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/italian-volleyball-federation-80th-anniversary
> Updated: 2026-10-03T08:50:37.000Z. Sources: 30. Developments: 4.

The Italian Volleyball Federation (FIPAV) continues to mark its 80th anniversary through various commemorative activities. Previous initiatives included the release of a 32 mm silver medal by the State Mint and the premiere of a docufilm titled ‘80 YEARS – FIPAV ANNIVERSARY’ in Modena.

Regional celebrations have expanded to include a significant event in Oristano at the Hospitalis Sancti Antoni. Organized by the Centro Sardegna Territorial Committee, the ceremony honors the history of volleyball in the provinces of Oristano and Nuoro. Notable honorees include the club US Ariete, which has over 50 years of history, as well as Gaetano Pitzolu, Ninni Careddu, Marzio Schintu, Sandro Floris, and Carlo Spiga. Athletes such as Matteo Nuvoli, Paola Nonne, Franco Cani, and Marcello Marcella are scheduled to provide testimonials.

In Rome, a ceremony attended by over 450 officials and athletes honored the history of the sport within the Rome and Lazio regions. Among those recognized was Adriano Brandimarte for his contributions to the 1976/77 Italian Championship winning team, Federlazio Roma. Additionally, Clai Imola Volley held a presentation for the 2026/27 season at the Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino Ferrari, unveiling their roster for the LVF A2 Fineco championship.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-03: Italian volleyball celebrates FIPAV anniversary and new season launches

Italian volleyball events include FIPAV's 80th-anniversary celebration in Rome and Clai Imola Volley's season presentation at the Imola Autodromo.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italian-volleyball-celebrates-fipav-anniversary-and-new-season-launches

### 2026-09-29: Italian Volleyball Federation celebrates 80 years with event in Oristano

The Italian Volleyball Federation is celebrating its 80th anniversary with a commemorative event in Oristano on October 4 to honor regional contributors and long-standing clubs like US Ariete.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italian-volleyball-federation-celebrates-80-years-with-event-in-oristano

### 2026-09-23: Italian sports clubs mark anniversaries and season debuts

Italian sports organizations are marking major milestones, including Fipav's 80th anniversary, S. S. Moglianese's centenary, and various club season presentations across volleyball, basketball, and football.

22 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/societ-sportiva-moglianese-celebrates-centenary

### 2026-09-17: FIPAV celebrates 80 years of Italian volleyball

The Italian Volleyball Federation (FIPAV) is marking its 80th anniversary with a commemorative silver medal from the State Mint and the premiere of a new docufilm in Modena detailing the sport's history.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fipav-celebrates-80-years-of-italian-volleyball

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