Presentation of "Sport, a shining light in the Made-in-Italy" with the Minister Pinotti. Malagò: a valuable project

Today CONI’s President Giovanni Malagò, the Minister of Defense Roberta Pinotti and the Director of the State Property Agency presented the project “Sport, a shining light in the Made-in-Italy”– at the Foro Italico Tennis Club. The meeting was also attended by the Italian Undersecretary for the Ministry of Economy and Finance Pier Paolo Baretta, the President of the Italian Association Confindustria Alberghi Giorgio Palmucci, the CEO of Invitalia, Domenico Arcuri and the President of the Italian Agency for the Promotion and Internationalization of Italian Companies Riccardo Monti. There were also the CEO of Coni Servizi Alberto Miglietta, The president of Federbocce Romolo Rizzoli, the President of FIDASC Felice Buglione and many representatives of the Federal world.

The project, named FARi, [lighthouses] which was born within the frame of “Valore Paese-DIMORE”, is supported by the State Property Agency and the Ministry of Defense, through Difesa Servizi Spa, in co-operation with CONI, and aims to envision new ways to use the FARIs, as is already the case in many European countries, but also in the USA, Canada and Australia. Such use has to start from an innovative and sustainable entrepreneurial idea, thus enriching the country’s offer in terms of tourist and hotel facilities. The best way to make use of the public heritage, focusing on Italian excellence, like Sport. Today, the FARI network includes 11 state-owned property units to be soon offered on the market, via licensing, according to a model that respects the landscape in line with the identities of the land and its environment.

President Malagò (in the photograph Mezzelani GMT) who made the opening speech underlines the importance of the initiative and the focal role played by sport. “There is an unbreakable bond, a huge affinity between sport and tourism. Just think of the number of Olympic and non-Olympic water disciplines to immediately understand the potential this project encompasses. Our world can provide added value for the full recovery and enhancement of these wonderful symbols of our Country”.

The Ministry of Defense Roberta Pinotti expressed her satisfaction. “The supporting role of sport is essential in enhancing the Faris, owing to the great relevance that water sport disciplines have, even at the educational level. We opened a public consultation to enhance the Faris. It is a project that can even be extended to other property belonging to the Ministry of Defense, whose partial use does not make sense. It is wrong that there is little or no benefit at all coming from state-owned property. The dual use, which renders the Defence’s property available and accessible to third parties, may help exploit them in a convenient manner and fully recover them. Yes, we are ready to enlist sport to build emotions that are beneficial for the Italian people”.

Roberto Reggi, Director of the State Property Agency, has further broadened the scope. “We are working hard with local authorities, we need to share with them the final destination. We started out with this initiative through which we meant to recover appealing property and buildings that we cannot let decay. The state had no financial resources to do that, so opening the way to individuals has fostered social impact and interest for local improvement. Sport expressed attention for the Faris, even concerning the educational aspect”.

Words of praise for the project also came from Giorgio Palmucci, the President of the Italian Association Confindustria Alberghi. “We soon trusted the initiative, because we believed that the interaction between the public and the private sectors is always the winning ingredient to make our Country more and more appealing”.

Domenico Arcuri, CEO of Invitalia, analized the figures to explain the excellence of the initiative: “Now Italy is the 5th most tourist-attracting Country: the citizens of the world prove that we have not been able to maintain such attractiveness. The public and private sectors together can take us away and let us make up for this loss in the ranking”.

Riccardo Maria Monti, President of the Italian Agency for the Promotion ad Internationalization of italian Companies ICE-ITA, ended the presentation saying: “There has been a revival of interest for Italy from foreign investors, even for niche property. They ask for reasonable obligations to realize ambitious projects. I am confident that we will involve serious investors, levering on their love for Italy to give shape to this project”.

European Youth Festival in Tbilisi. 104 Azzurri competing

A festival for children and sport. With this at the heart of it, the European Youth Olympic Festival (EYOF) was established twenty-four years ago by the European Olympic Committee under the patronage of the IOC. From the 26 July to the 1 August, the 13th EYOF will be held in Tbilisi (Georgia) and will see athletes under the age of 18 participating in 9 categories. The Italian team, consisting of 104 athletes (60 boys and 44 girls), will compete in the events of Athletics, Basketball, Cycling, Gymnastics, Judo, Swimming, Tennis and Volleyball. The only events without Italian athletes will be women’s handball and women’s basketball.

The 104 young Azzurri:

Athletics (24): Cavagna Enrico, Marchei Mario, Albrecht Michael, Barontini Simone, Grieco Vincenzo, Tindaro Lisa, Ghinassi Niccolò, Faidiga Cristian, Zagotto Mattia, Motta Andrea, Dallavalle Andrea, Proietti Andrea, Balloni Marco Giuseppe, Chirico Omar, De Masi Arianna, Vandi Elisabetta, Di Benedetti Sara, Tozzi Martina, Gennari Rebecca, Sansa Giorgia, De Martin Rebecca, Varriale Elena, Martinis Isabella, Visca Carolina.

Basket (12): Acunzo Mattia, Berra Gabriele, Cerisola Tommaso, Garofolo Federico, Giovanardi Pietro, Graziani Matteo, Miaschi Federico, Morgillo Alessandro, Palumbo Mattia, Provenzani Vincenzo, Tartamella Lorenzo, Zampini Federico.

Cycling (6): Gazzoli Michele, Innocenti Andrea, Manfredi Samuele, Pirrone Elena, Paternoster Letizia, Guazzini Vittoria.

Gymnastics (6): Cereghetti Caterina, Linari Francesca Noemi, Maggio Martina, Galli Lorenzo, Garza Luca Lino, Patron Stefano.

Judo (12): Bellandi Alice (70 KG), Calagreti Annalisa (+ 70 KG), Carlino Luca (55 KG), D'Angelo Biagio (50 KG), Esposito Giovanni (66 KG), Petitto Sofia (44 KG), Galliani Arianna (40 KG), Gamba Giacomo (73 KG), Lisoni Chiara (63 KG), Lombardo Manuel (60 KG), Santini Giulia (48 KG), Truffo Marco (+ 90 KG).

Swimming (16): Borra Giulia, Rebusco Giulia, Mascolo Annachiara, Berton Giulia, Gusperti Sara, Birro Aurora, Cavagnoli Vanessa, Buriassi Megan, Guidolin Davide, Fava Emanuel, Barison Giovanni, Razzetti Alberto, Martinenghi Niccolò, Facciolà Andrea, Bortuzzo Manuel Mateo, Chirico Luca.

Volley (24): Boldini Jennifer, Bartolini Benedetta, Masiero Marta, Nwakalor Sylvia Chinelo, Colombo Sasha, Negretti Beatrice, Moro Ilenia, Pistolesi Aurora, Gardini Alessia, Tenti Beatrice, Mazzon Alessia, Mazzon Giorgia. Zoppellari Francesco, Sbertoli Riccardo, Caneschi Edoardo, Di Martino Gabriele, Maiocchi Matteo, Zonca Paolo, Margutti Pietro, Galassi Gianluca, Cester Davide, Fantini Jacopo, Cominetti Roberto, Piccinelli Alessandro.

Tennis (4): Bosio Gabriele, Perin Riccardo, Ivaldi Benedetta, Piccinetti Lisa .

Malagò and Mamadou Ndiaye Diagna sign the sport cooperation agreement between Italy and Senegal

The President of CONI, Giovanni Malagò, and the President of the Olympic Committee of Senegal, Mamadou Ndiaye Diagna, signed today at the Foro Italico a cooperation agreement aimed at strengthening relations between the two Olympic Committees for the achievement of common goals.

The signing of the agreement was also attended by the Secretary General of CONI, Roberto Fabbricini, the Secretary General of the Olympic Committee of Senegal, Seydina Omar Diagne, the unforgettable Senegalese champion of 400 metres hurdles that won the silver in Seoul '88 and current first Vice-President of the World Olympians Association, El Hadj Amadou Dia Ba, and the technical consultant of the Olympic Preparation, Elio Locatelli.

The agreement provides for the exchange of programs and experiences - also through reciprocal visits of sporting teams - in addition to the sharing of information regarding the competitive structures and the specialized courses. This synergy will also facilitate the use of coaches' expertise, the organization of training camps and the promotion of ideas and initiatives in the field of scientific research applied to sport.

The President of the Olympic Committee of Senegal, Ndiaye, expressed his satisfaction. "I am proud of this agreement which strengthens links of cooperation and friendship between our two Olympic Committees, promoting and strengthening the Federations in view of future international commitments, also thanks to special programs". The President of CONI Giovanni Malagò further extended the concept. "We take pride in this cooperation with Senegal: such agreements are essential in a logic of mutual growth. It is a good business card for the Italian sports system, because the sharing of know-how helps us to internationally increase prestige and consideration and it is vital to encourage, in some areas, significant experiences on the technical field".

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The Italian delegation welcomed by the IOC in Lausanne

The Italian team representing the candidacy of Rome for the Olympic Games in 2024 arrived today in Lausanne, at the headquarters of the International Olympic Committee.

International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach said Thursday that he was impressed by Rome's dedication to its bid to host the 2024 Summer Olympics. "I'm impressed by how the city of Rome has taken its bid for the 2024 Olympics to heart," Bach told an Italian delegation led by Rome Mayor Ignazio Marino and Cabinet Secretary Claudio De Vincenti in Lausanne for the first technical meeting with the candidate cities. "Rome has everything needed to be a candidate for the 2024 Olympics," said Marino. The Italian capital is, so far, facing competition from Boston, Hamburg, Paris and Budapest for the Games.
Rome hosted the epic 1960 Olympics and carried off a largely successful edition of the World Swimming Championships in 2009.
The city has said that many of the required sports facilities are operational and would only need upgrading, meaning it could hold a relative low cost event.These facilities include the Stadio Olimpico which has a running track for athletics.
   

"There won't be white elephants in 2024, useless works that offend our heritage," Marino said as he presented the bid.
 "We want to do things properly, with sobriety and without waste".
He added that the legacy of the 2024 Games will belong to the "whole world" as, if Rome lands the Olympics, the games will further enhance one of the globe's most beautiful cities.
"Everything that will be built for the 2024 Games will be done in a way to preserve and celebrate the history and beauty of Rome and will enrich and develop both," Marino said. "The 1960 Olympics teach us a lot. They were the symbol of the economic boom, of the prosperity and growth that gripped Italy and Europe as a whole after the tragedy of the World War.
"The 1960 Games are universally remembered as the first to be televised. The 2024 Olympics will be the Olympics of social media, with thousands of images sent by the television networks and bounced in the individual networks with thousands of different tones. Billions of different people will tell each other the story of their Olympics. So we are faced with another epoch-making change".

In the photo, from the left: the Secretary to the Prime Minister, Claudio De Vincenti; the Director General of Roma 2024 Committee, Claudia Bugno; the President of the International Olympic Committee, Thomas Bach; the Mayor of Rome, Ignazio Marino; and the Secretary General of CONI, Roberto Fabbricini.

Olympics, the IOC evaluates Rome's bid

The candidature of Rome for 2024 is on. Tomorrow will arrive in Lausanne, the Italian delegation, whose members include the Secretary to the Prime Minister, Claudio De Vincenti, representing the Government, the Mayor of Rome, Ignazio Marino, and the Director General of the Committee for Rome 2024, Claudia Bugno, and will explain to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) the assets of candidature of Rome for the Olympic Games, in a full-day technical meeting that will also serve to acquire additional elements for the elaboration of thematic chapters of the dossier.

The Italian team will be also composed of the Secretary General of CONI, Roberto Fabbricini, the Advisor to the Minister of Economy, Giuseppe Fortunato, the Councilor for Heritage of the City of Rome, Alessandra Cattoi, experts of CONI and representatives of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, of the Lazio Region, of the City Council of Rome, of the Union of Industrialists of Lazio and of the Chamber of Commerce of Rome. A delegation open to the intervention of every economic, social and sporting force in the country aimed to give more strength to the application process.

The meeting in Lausanne allows all candidate cities to illustrate a project that meets its sporting, economic and social needs, but also to collect important information from the IOC, after the changes introduced by Agenda 2020, especially in terms of legacy and expectations. The agenda of the meeting of 16 July includes a brief speech by President Thomas Bach, followed by greetings by De Vincenti and Mayor Marino, and a first session in which representatives of the IOC will present the elements of the application process and the technical aspects related to the organization of the Games. In the afternoon, the Italian delegation will focus instead on the work done by the Committee and will highlight the strengths of the city, in a Q&A session with the leaders of the IOC.

Montezemolo: Presence of Government Authorities at the meeting with IOC is fundamental

"The Italian Government's decision to participate in the first technical meeting in Lausanne by sending the Secretary to the Prime Minister Claudio De Vincenti is an important signal for the candidature of Rome to the Olympics." These were the words of Luca Cordero Montezemolo, President of the Bid Committee for Rome 2024.

"The Government officially enters the game,” added Montezemolo, “and joins the Italian delegation that on July 16, in the headquarters of the IOC, which will face the first steps for the preparation of the dossier and the so-called official business plan of Rome in 2024."

"I am also pleased to see that Italy finally shows teamwork that was often missing on other similar occasions: Claudia Bugno, Director General of the Committee for Rome 2024, and the Secretary General of CONI, Roberto Fabbricini, will be in fact accompanied by Giuseppe Fortunato, Advisor to the Minister of Economy, Padoan, by the Councilor of Heritage of the City of Rome, Alessandra Cattoi, by the delegate for Security of the Ministry of Interior Affairs and by numerous representatives of the business, the institutions and the sport communities," concluded the President of the Bid Committee for Rome 2024.

Press release on the case of Alex Schwarzer

The Anti-Doping Prosecutor's Office (UPA), in reference to the instance made by Alex Schwarzer pursuant to art. 4.6.1.2 of the CSA and the conclusion of its investigation, announces that they have sent today a reasoned opinion to the WADA and the IAAF in accordance with art. 11.2 of the CSA.

In this regard, the UPA has a negative opinion of the request for suspension of the judgement issued by the TNA in its decision on 23 April 2013, while stating that, even if these bodies would consider to accommodate this request, any possible suspension of the penalty should not exceed three months.

Presented the first edition of Mediterranean Beach Games

Pescara will host the first edition of Mediterranean Beach Games ,the sport event will be held from 28 August to 6 September ,1330 athletes and delegate from 24 for countries of three different continents will participate. They will play in 11 different sport specialities during the 10 days of competition. The Organising Committee Pescara 2015, headed by the Mayor of Pescara Mr. Marco Alessandrini and made up of representatives of the Italian National Olympic Committee (CONI),the Municipality of Pescara, the Abruzzo Region, under the aegis of the International Committee of Mediterranean Games (ICGM)– continues his activities respecting the deadlines and following the aspects expected by international standards of hospitality.

Pescara 2015 wished a new approach to the event, so that together with the values of sport sought to promote the meeting of cultures and traditions of the peoples of the Mediterranean, through trade and commercial initiatives in the sectors of tourism and agribusiness of the 24 countries with involving Chamber of Commerce system thanks to the interest of the Foreign Centre of the Chambers of Commerce of Abruzzo. Precoiuos is also the cooperation with the Coastal Guard, special partner of the Games,the celebrations of the 150th anniversary of the Corps will coincide with the Games.They will participate in all official events, before and during the event and in the management of security on the beach and in the sea.

Pescara 2015 in a few numbers

24 participating Nations (Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Chyprus, Croatia, Egypt, Spain, France, Greece, Italy, Lebanon, Lybia, Malta, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Morocco, Monaco, Montenegro, San Marino, Serbia, Slovenia, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey).

11 Sports (Aquathlon, Beach Handball, Beach Soccer, Beach Tennis, Beach Volley, Beach Wrestling, Finswimming, Canoe Ocean Racing, Open Water Swimming, Rowing Beach Sprint, Water Ski.

906 Athletes (601 men, 305 women)

430 Olympic Staff Delegations, 200 Referees and Judges, 500 Guests and V.i.p., 120 Journalists, 900 Volunteers, 66 awards ceremony, 400 medals, 10 days of competition

Number of teams and athletes per sport speciality

Aquathlon (29 athletes; 15 men, 14 women)

Beach Handball (10 male team, 5 female team; 145 athletes, 95 men e 50 women)

Beach Soccer (12 male teams, 140 athletes)

Beach Tennis (57 athletes; 31 men, 26 women)

Beach Volley (106 athletes; 58 men, 48 women)

Beach Wrestling (75 athletes; 55 men, 20 women)

Finswimming (108 athletes; 63 men, 43 women)

Canoe Ocean Racing (40 athletes; 23 men, 17 women)

Open Water Swimming (63 athletes; 37 men, 26 women)

Rowing Beach Sprint (91 athletes; 52 men, 39 women)

Water Ski (52 athletes; 32 men, 20 women)

Venues

Stadio del Mare and area in front (the following competitions will be held there: Aquatlhon, Beach Tennis, Beach Volley, Water Sky, Open Water Swimming, and a part of Finswimming competitions ). Arena del Mare and area in front : (the following competitions will be held there : Beach Handball, Beach Soccer, Beach Wrestling, Canoe Ocean Racing, Rowing Beach Sprint). Piscine Le Naiadi (there will be held a part of Finswimming competitions).

Www.pescara2015.it portal is dynamic, complete, detailed, and is structured in different sections, with daily updates, news releases, results, curiosities, detailed examination of the documents, the special services on the events and on the events organized, including photos and videos. The Mediterranean Games will be broadcast live on RAI HD channel.

The opening ceremony on August 28, will be broadcast live . The competitions will be transmitted according to a defined schedule that includes a match in the morning or in the afternoon and one evening.

National Board Press Release. Bid for Rome 2024 unanimously ratified

The 240th National Board of CONI met today at the Auditorium of the Italian Pavilion at the EXPO in Milan, to discuss the following agenda:

1) Approval of the minutes of the meeting held on 29 April 2015: The minutes were unanimously approved.

2) Rome 2024: Following the approval of the motion on the candidature of Rome to host the XXXII Olympic and XVII Paralympic Summer Games of 2024 by the Assemblea Capitolina, President Malagò recalled that the CONI committee that met in the morning also formally approved the nomination. The National Board was attended, among others, by the mayor of Rome, Ignazio Marino, who emphasized the importance of the solid vote of the Assembly and the extraordinary significance of the Olympic Games as a vehicle for urban and value promotion. Marino recalled the efforts made to meet the next targets for the improvement of the city and the success of the Olympic challenge through essential teamwork. The President of the Organizing Committee of Rome 2024, Luca di Montezemolo, took the floor noting the importance of considering this extraordinary opportunity as a sports celebration, designed to highlight the centrality of the athletes, as in Rome '60, when Olympic champions became real, timeless idols. Montezemolo, who also celebrated the beauty, history and charm of the city's cultural heritage, revealed that a benchmarking exercise was carried out in three particular Olympic Games: Barcelona, ​​Sydney and London. In the end, unity was a decisive factor in the choice of the Olympic host. Franco Carraro (IOC) also intervened on this topic. The decision on the bid of the city of Rome was unanimously approved (64 votes out of 64) at 15:54.

3) Communications of the President: The President remembered the athletes who have passed away in recent weeks and applauded the significant sport results achieved in the same period. Malagò then congratulated Fabio Sturani and Eugenio Giani on their new political assignments and then listed the gratifying results of Italy in the European Games in Baku: Alessio Foconi and Petra Zublasing were listed as potential candidates for the role of continental athletes. The President then spoke of his meetings with President Renzi and the Government on the Sport mandate and with the Ministry of Health on the issue of non-competitive medical certificates. The ISTAT-Federations issue was taken to the Supreme Court, while Costa Brava Clube, between Barra da Tijuca and Sao Conrado, was officially named as the location of Casa Italia for the Games in Rio. Malagò also wanted to celebrate the visit of President Bach during the presentation of the Onesti Award and the awarding of the Golden Star for Sporting Merit to the new President of Federhockey, Sergio Mignardi. Also speaking at the meeting were: Giovanni Petrucci (Basketball) and Sergio Mignardi (Hockey). The National Board was attended, among others, also by the Prefect of Milan, Francesco Paolo Tronca.

4) Administrative Affairs and CONI Budget: The deliberation regarding the 1st CONI 2015 Budget Reformulation was passed unanimously.

Having nothing else to discuss, the National Board was closed at 16.20.

National Board Statement

The 1036th meeting of the Board of CONI has taken place this morning in Milan, in the Lombardy pavilion of the Expo. The Board began its work by approving the minutes of the previous meeting held on May, 19. The President of Lombardy, Roberto Maroni, accompanied by the Regional Councillor for Sport, Antonio Rossi, opened the meeting by welcoming the council assembly and expressing his hope that the Expo area will play a role in the development of sport in the future. In its communications, President Malagò, after thanking President Maroni, began addressing some of the current issues such as the football situation, especially regarding Serie B and Lega Pro. The council assembly then focused on Rome’s bid for the 2024 Olympic Games after the favourable vote of the Rome Council Assembly. The Board unanimously approved the resolution proposed by the National Council for the 2024 Olympics. President Malagò expressed his congratulations for the wonderful presentation of the Olympic uniforms held yesterday evening at Teatro Armani with the participation of Olympic and Paralympic athletes. Following the resignation of the President of the Regional Committee of CONI Marche, Fabio Sturani, the council assembly decided to put the Committee under the temporary receivership of the Secretary General of the Olympic Committee, Roberto Fabbricini. Following a request of the Italian Basketball Federation, the Cabinet resolved to appoint a special Commissioner to proceed with some changes in the statute.

As for the European Games, the Organizing Committee has decided to award some disciplines (not all of them) with some prize money (starting from €4,000 for the gold medal to €400 for eighth place). The council assembly has decided to deliver the whole amount to the relevant Federations for automatic distribution to the entitled athletes.

The National Board also approved the 1st CONI 2015 Budget Reformulation, which highlighted more available resources amounting to about € 7 m., resulting from the final verification of the contribution received by the State, allocated, for the most part, to the National Sports Federations in order to enhance the Olympic and high-level training, especially in view of the Summer Olympic Games in Rio in 2016 and the Winter Games of 2018; the remaining sum will be used during 2015 to support new activities for the Olympic and Paralympic bid of Rome 2024. The net effect of this reorganization on the economic results established during the initial budget allocation for the year was broadly neutral (+ €/000 4).

After reviewing a long list of other organizational and administrative issues and taking the relevant resolutions, the council assembly has ended its work at 13.10.