This afternoon, CONI President Luciano Buonfiglio visited the Italian men’s and women’s rowing teams during their training camp at the National Olympic Preparation Centre in Piediluco, Umbria (photo: Luca Pagliaricci).

Accompanied by Italian Rowing Federation President Davide Tizzano, the head of Italian sport extended his best wishes to the athletes ahead of the World Championships, scheduled to take place in Shanghai, China, from 21 to 28 September 2025.

“Athletes, be protagonists, never extras — both in the boat and on land,” said Buonfiglio. “Think of the message we can convey as the flag is raised during a World Championship medal ceremony, when we hear the national anthem. I am pleased to be here together with President Davide Tizzano who, like me, shares the belief in the central role of athletes in sport and the utmost commitment to ensuring they can perform at their very best, supported by the expertise of the technical and medical staff".