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Sporting events in Puglia

Overview

The Puglia region is hosting various sporting competitions in 2026. The XI Trofeo CONI, Italy’s premier under-14 sporting event, is taking place with over 4,500 participants competing across approximately 50 different disciplines. Supported by a 600,000 euro regional investment, the event utilizes 16 facilities across Bari, Brindisi, Lecce, and Taranto.

Preparations and participation continue from various regions. A delegation from the Marche region, including a fencing team, has been preparing for the national finals. Meanwhile, a large delegation from Emilia-Romagna, consisting of nearly 270 athletes and staff, is participating. Notable representatives from the Forlì area include Celeste Treossi in athletics, Francesco Pieraccini in karate, Diego Cultrera in taekwondo, and tennis players Davide Pinto, Filippo Graziani, and Ginevra Cacchi.

During the national finals held in Bari from October 4 to 7, the Pentathlon Modena team secured a silver medal in the modern pentathlon discipline. The relay team, composed of Elena Ganzerla, Giulia Pizzi, Alessio Ferrarini, and Francesco Cinelli, competed in shooting, agility courses, and running.

This performance earned 10 points for the Emilia-Romagna regional team, contributing to their second-place finish in the overall Trofeo Coni general classification with 108 points. Emilia-Romagna finished behind Lombardia, which earned 112 points, and ahead of Lazio, which scored 106 points.

Additionally, the Trofeo delle Regioni Under 17 beach volley tournament is being held in Margherita di Savoia. Following an inauguration ceremony, qualification matches began on Monday, September 7, featuring regional pairs from across Italy, such as teams from Trentino, Alto Adige, Valle d'Aosta, Umbria, Emilia Romagna, and Friuli Venezia Giulia.

Entities

Trofeo Coni · Puglia · Emilia-Romagna · CONI · Cristian Casili

Timeline

  1. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Emilia-Romagna wins silver at Trofeo Coni 2026 pentathlon

    Pentathlon Modena won silver in the modern pentathlon relay at the Trofeo Coni 2026, helping the Emilia-Romagna region secure second place in the overall national youth sports competition.

  2. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Trofeo Coni youth sports event begins in Puglia

    Over 4,500 young athletes are competing in the eleventh Trofeo Coni in Puglia, including a large delegation from Emilia-Romagna representing various disciplines.

  3. [SPORTS] 8 sources
    Youth sports competitions held across various Italian regions

    Youth sports events across Italy include the Marche region's preparation for the Trofeo CONI finals in Puglia, rugby victories for Rugby Parma, and volleyball titles for Toirano and Sant’Agata di Como.

  4. [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Puglia to host Trofeo delle Regioni Under 17 beach volley

    The Under 17 Trofeo delle Regioni beach volley tournament begins in Margherita di Savoia, Puglia, featuring regional teams from Trentino and Alto Adige.

  5. [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Puglia to host XI Trofeo CONI for the first time

    Puglia will host the XI Trofeo CONI from October 4-7, featuring 4,500 participants across 45 disciplines and international delegations to promote youth sports and regional tourism.

Sources

bologna2000.com · brindisireport.it · cronachefermane.it · dolomitivolley.it · forlitoday.it · ideawebtv.it · ildispaccio.it · ilrestodelcarlino.it · oltrefano.it · oltrefreepress.com · puglialive.net · reggionline.com · terlizziviva.it · unionesarda.it · valorugby.it · varesenews.it · varesesport.com · viveremarche.it

This summary has been updated 3 times: see revision history