FROM THE MOUNTAIN TO THE SEA, THE ITALY THAT BUILDS SPORT

Opening greetings by Federica Picchi, undersecretary responsible for sport and youth for the Regione Lombardia and Carlo Puca, councillor for Active Participation and the City Image of the Comune di Napoli. Speakers: Arianna Fontana, Olympic short-track champion; Valentina Greggio, speed skier and holder of the women’s world record; Paolo Scutellaro, sailor; Carlo Zazzera, journalist. Concluding remarks by Andrea Abodi, minister for Sport and Youth. Moderated by Mario Del Verme, Cdo Sport

Milano Cortina 2026 showed an Italy capable of organizing major events and winning. The America’s Cup now opens a new chapter, on the sea. Two different stages, one single question: how does sporting talent become a lasting legacy for a country? Between politics, business and athletes who have carried the tricolour to the top of the world, a discussion on what it means today to build a sports culture in Italy.