Tracking sports for Italy — coverage from the newsroom in Rome.
Sports · National NewsLeo Fabbri wins European shot put gold with 22.31m throw, but joy fades as young star Mattia Furlani's hamstring injury ends his 2026 season at Birmingham.
Sports · EconomyTaranto 2026 Mediterranean Games brings 4,000 athletes Aug 21-Sept 3. €350M investment transforms Puglia with Olympic venues, legacy infrastructure for residents.
SportsAustrian Felix Gall dominates Vuelta a Burgos with mountain mastery before Vuelta a España. Italy's Pellizzari claims queen stage win in breakthrough performance.
SportsThree Italian shot putters reach Birmingham final as world leader Fabbri eyes gold. But Furlani's hamstring injury threatens Italy's medal hopes.
SportsItalian swimmers excel at European Championships in Paris. Alberto Razzetti reaches 400m medley final, Sara Curtis advances, 15-year-old Alessandra Mao debuts.
SportsLorenzo Pellegrini extends Roma deal through 2027 despite 60% salary cut. New Pietralata stadium breaks ground April 2027. What it means for residents.
SportsItalian Olympic champion Vito Dell'Aquila maintains top ranking in -58kg taekwondo. Watch his path to LA 2028 as Italy's hopes rest on his shoulders.
SportsItaly's 130-athlete team competes at Birmingham 2026 European Championships. Fabbri leads shot put, Jacobs chases sprint triple, Battocletti defends.
Sports · PoliticsOlympic fencing champion Diana Bianchedi appointed Italy national team delegation head, triggering CONI conflict-of-interest review. Dual FIGC-CONI roles questioned.