Sport news from Italy: archives

Sinner wins Indian Wells title

March 16, 2026March 16, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italian tennis player Jannik Sinner claimed the title at the Indian Wells Open on Sunday, defeating Daniil Medvedev in straight sets after two closely contested tiebreaks.

Italy reach WBC quarter-finals after dominant win over Mexico

March 12, 2026March 12, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy maintained their perfect record at the World Baseball Classic (WBC) with a commanding 9–1 victory over Mexico in Houston on Wednesday, securing first place in Pool B and a place in the quarter-finals.

Italy beat England in Six Nations. Image credit: Six Nations Rugby

Italy beat England for first time in historic Six Nations victory

March 8, 2026March 8, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy made rugby history with a thrilling victory over England in the Six Nations. They defeated the English for the first time in 33 attempts, 23-18, in what is regarded as the greatest result in the history of Italian rugby.

Meloni: “With these Olympics, Italy’s name resounds around the world”

February 23, 2026February 23, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s 2026 Winter Olympics have not only delivered record-breaking performances and logistical achievements but have also become a moment of national pride and international visibility, according to Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.

Vittozzi and Ghiotto will be the flag bearers at the closing ceremony of the Milano Cortina 2026 games.

Vittozzi and Ghiotto to carry flag at Olympic closing ceremony

February 20, 2026February 20, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Biathlete Lisa Vittozzi and speed skater Davide Ghiotto have been selected as Italy’s flag-bearers for the closing ceremony of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics. The ceremony will take place on Sunday at the historic Arena di Verona.

Arianna Fontana becomes Italy's most decorated Olympian. Image credit: Getty Images

Arianna Fontana sets Italian Olympic record with 14th medal

February 19, 2026February 19, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Arianna Fontana made history on Wednesday by winning her 14th Olympic medal, helping Italy secure silver in the women’s short track speed skating 3,000 metres relay at the Milano Cortina 2026. At 35, Fontana surpasses fencer Edoardo Mangiarotti, who won 13 medals between 1936 and 1960, to become Italy’s most decorated Olympian.