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Simone Barlaam one of Italy's Paralympians. Image: Getty Images

Flurry of medals for Italy’s Paralympians

September 7, 2024September 7, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s Paralympians have been delivering amazing performances in Paris. Yesterday saw a flurry of medals of all colours, bringing Italy into 5th position in the medal table.

Sinner into US OPen final. Image: Sinner on X.com

Sinner reaches US Open Final – First Italian man to do so

September 7, 2024September 7, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Jannik Sinner has become the first Italian man to reach the US Open final, defeating Britain’s Jack Draper 7-5, 7-6, 6-2. His victory marks the culmination of a remarkable fortnight for Italian tennis. Earlier in the tournament, Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori made history by becoming the first all-Italian pair to win a mixed doubles […]

Errani and Vavassori, winners of the Mixed Doubles at the 2024 US Open

Italian Duo Triumphs in 2024 US Open Mixed Doubles

September 6, 2024September 6, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori have etched their names in tennis history by becoming the first Italian pair to clinch a Grand Slam title in mixed doubles at the 2024 US Open in Flushing Meadows.

Boggioni claims one of italy¡'s paralympic golds

Paralympic Golds: Italian athletes bring total up to 14

September 5, 2024September 5, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s athletes have brought the tally of Paralympic Golds to a fantastic 14 so far. Italy is currently standing 8th in the medal table with a total of 48 medals.

On this day in history: Paralympian Francesca Porcellato born

September 5, 2024September 2, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Francesca Porcellato, born on 5th September 1970, has become one of the most inspirational figures in the world of Paralympic sports. A versatile athlete who has competed in multiple disciplines, Porcellato embodies the spirit of perseverance and passion.

Francesca Tarantello and guide Silvia Visaggio take silver in the Triathlon

Paralympics Update – 35 Medals in total

September 4, 2024September 4, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Paralympics update: Italy is continuing to add to its medal haul. Currently, the tally stands at 35 medals, of which 10 are gold, 8 silver and 17 bronze. Italy is 6th in the table.

Stefano Raimondi with his second gold medal of the Paralympics

Raimondi claims another gold at Paris Paralympics

September 2, 2024September 2, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Stefano Raimondi has won a gold medal in the men’s 100m freestyle S10 at the Paris Paralympics, ahead of Australia’s Rowan Crothers and Thomas Gallagher.

Paralympics Gold medallists Carlotta Gilli and Francesco Bocciardo

Italy claims its first Paralympics medals in Paris

August 30, 2024August 30, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy got its first medals at the Paralympics in Paris. Lorenzo Bernard and his pilot won bronze in the 4,000m cycling pursuit. Italy’s first day went swimmingly in the pool with eight medals.

Sven-Goran Eriksson who passed away on 26th August 2024. Image: Getty Images

Remembering Sven-Goran Eriksson

August 27, 2024August 27, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On Monday, Lazio paid tribute to Sven-Goran Eriksson, who passed away at 76 after battling cancer. Eriksson, the legendary Swedish coach, led Lazio to their historic second Scudetto in 2000.

Victorious women-s volleyball team whose gold brought Italy's Olympic tally to 12 gold, 40 medals in total.

Volleyball gold for women and final Olympic tally

August 12, 2024August 12, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s women’s volleyball team achieved a historic first Olympic gold medal in Paris on Sunday, defeating the reigning champions, the USA, in three straight sets. This victory brought Italy’s Olympic tally of gold medals at the Games to 12.