# Sporting events in Puglia > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/sporting-events-in-puglia > Updated: 2026-10-07T08:15:22.000Z. Sources: 18. Developments: 5. 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. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-07: 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 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/emilia-romagna-wins-silver-at-trofeo-coni-2026-pentathlon ### 2026-09-30: 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. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/trofeo-coni-youth-sports-event-begins-in-puglia ### 2026-09-27: 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. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/coni-marche-athletes-prepare-for-trofeo-coni-finals ### 2026-09-26: 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. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/puglia-to-host-trofeo-delle-regioni-under-17-beach-volley ### 2026-09-23: 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. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/puglia-to-host-xi-trofeo-coni-for-the-first-time --- Cite as: Sporting events in Puglia. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/sporting-events-in-puglia