# Regional sports competitions in Calabria

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/regional-sports-competitions-in-calabria
> Updated: 2026-08-25T12:00:20.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 2.

The Calabria region is hosting various national-level sporting competitions in late 2026.

In October, the region will host the Italian Taekwondo Championships in Rossano, Corigliano-Rossano. This event, featuring junior, senior, Under 21, and Master categories, marks the first time the region has held the national championship in ten years. Olympic champion Simone Alessio is scheduled to serve as a testimonial for the event.

Additionally, the Tycke Sport club, representing Calabria, is set to compete in the Italian AirBadminton Championships in Palermo during September.

Other regional sporting activities include the fourth edition of the Miglio Blu Trophy open water swimming event in Trebisacce. Furthermore, Silvi is hosting the second Beach Volley Trophy ‘Città di Silvi’ as part of its candidacy for the European Capital of Sport 2028.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-25: Italian sports clubs launch new seasonal preparations

Italian sports clubs and federations are launching new seasonal preparations, including volleyball training, basketball schedules, and initiatives to expand women's football and regional competitions.

11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tycke-sport-to-represent-calabria-at-2026-airbadminton-championships

### 2026-08-10: Calabria to host Italian Taekwondo Championships

Calabria will host the Italian Taekwondo Championships from October 16-18 in Rossano, featuring junior, senior, and master categories with Olympic champion Simone Alessio as the event testimonial.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/calabria-to-host-italian-taekwondo-championships

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Cite as: Regional sports competitions in Calabria. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/regional-sports-competitions-in-calabria