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Speedskater Francesca Lollobrigida won host Italy’s first gold medal of the Milan Cortina Games. Image credit: X.com

Italy top medal table after day one

February 8, 2026February 8, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Francesca Lollobrigida delivered an emotional and historic gold for Italy on the opening day of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics. Italy start day two at the top of the medal table.

Italy beat Scotland in Six Nations 2026 opener. Image credit: Alamy Stock Photo

Italy starts Six Nations campaign with win over Scotland

February 8, 2026February 8, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy beat Scotland 18–15 in Rome to open the 2026 Six Nations Championship, delivering a disciplined and resilient performance at the Stadio Olimpico.

Rebecca Passler, who has tested positive for a banned substance. Image credit: X.com

Italian biathlete Rebecca Passler suspended after positive doping test

February 3, 2026February 3, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s Winter Olympics team has been hit by a doping controversy on the eve of the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Games, with biathlete Rebecca Passler testing positive for a banned substance and being provisionally suspended from competition.

Nicola Pietrangeli who died on 1st December 2025

Nicola Pietrangeli, Italian tennis pioneer, dies at 92

December 1, 2025December 1, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italian tennis great Nicola Pietrangeli has died at the age of 92, sources said on Monday. His death closes a major chapter in the history of the sport in Italy.

Jasmine Paolini to bring olympic flame to Milano Cortina

Jasmine Paolini to bring Olympic flame to Italy

December 1, 2025December 1, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italian tennis star Jasmine Paolini will carry the Olympic Flame to Italy ahead of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Games. She will also take part in the Handover Ceremony in Athens on 4 December, running as a Torchbearer alongside Olympic cycling champion Filippo Ganna.

Sinner retains ATP Finals title

November 17, 2025November 17, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Jannik Sinner said he feels like a better and more complete player after defeating world number one Carlos Alcaraz to retain the ATP Finals title in Turin on Sunday. The 24-year-old won in straight sets and closed a remarkable season in which he reached four Grand Slam finals.

Italian rugby team celebrate after beating Australia. Image credit: Andrea Bressanutti &LA Presse via AP

Italy defeat Australia again in historic rugby victory

November 9, 2025November 9, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy claimed another landmark win over Australia, beating the Wallabies 26–19 in Udine on Saturday. The result confirmed the Azzurri’s 2022 rugby triumph in Florence was no one-off, marking their second-ever victory over the southern hemisphere giants in 22 meetings.