# Sporting and tourism initiatives in Italy

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/sporting-and-tourism-initiatives-in-italy
> Updated: 2026-09-08T10:32:31.000Z. Sources: 61. Developments: 3.

Italy has scheduled several sporting and tourism initiatives for the summer and autumn of 2026.

Cycling projects include the InSuperAbile 2026, which features a symbolic journey from Brescia to Livorno starting August 17. On August 19, the sixth edition of the inclusion relay will launch from Livorno to Olbia in Sardinia, traversing 353 kilometers of the Cammino di Bonaria to promote social inclusion for people with and without disabilities. Additionally, the ‘South Italy Greenways’ roadshow is set to depart from Capo Nord on August 13. This three-month adventure follows the Eurovelo 7 route to highlight biodiversity and sustainable tourism across four national parks in Campania, Basilicata, and Calabria.

Other scheduled events include La Grande Corsa in Castelnuovo Don Bosco on September 12 and 13, a rally featuring historic and modern cars, and the Cerchio Urban Trail, a 10.2-kilometer running race in the Marsica region on August 22.

Major upcoming initiatives include the seventh edition of Sportcity Day on September 20, which aims to transform 200 cities into ‘open-air gyms’ to combat sedentary lifestyles, with over 700,000 participants expected. Furthermore, CONI and Sisal have announced a partnership to support the Italia Team through the ‘Win for Italia Team’ national lottery, launching September 28. This initiative will direct 26.5% of proceeds to CONI to fund training programs for Olympic athletes. CONI President Luciano Buonfiglio noted that the partnership aims to preserve Italy’s status as a major sporting nation through regulated gaming revenue.

Regional support for accessibility also continues, including 1.1 million euros allocated by the Sicilian Region for paralympic sports and social inclusion projects in 2026, with funds distributed among associations registered with the Italian Paralympic Committee (CIP) to ensure equal opportunities for athletes with disabilities. Local events include an inclusive Joëlette walk in Celano and ‘Sport in Piazza’ in Racconigi.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-08: Italy announces Sportcity Day 2026 and CONI-Sisal Olympic partnership

Italy prepares for Sportcity Day 2026, involving 200 cities and 700,000 participants, and a new CONI-Sisal partnership to fund Olympic athletes through the ‘Win for Italia Team’ lottery.

57 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/coni-and-sisal-partner-to-fund-italian-olympic-athletes

### 2026-08-14: Italy announces upcoming 2026 sporting events

Italy prepares for upcoming 2026 sporting events, including the La Grande Corsa rally in Castelnuovo Don Bosco and the Cerchio Urban Trail running race in Abruzzo.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italy-announces-upcoming-2026-sporting-events

### 2026-08-09: Italy to host major cycling initiatives for inclusion and tourism

Two cycling events, InSuperAbile 2026 and South Italy Greenways, will promote social inclusion and sustainable tourism across Italy and Europe through extensive roadshows.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italy-to-host-major-cycling-initiatives-for-inclusion-and-tourism

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