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FAIR PLAY MENARINI INTERNATIONAL AWARD: THE 29TH EDITION OFFICIALLY BEGINS
and open their doors to two days of celebrations of the truest values in sport. The opening event takes place this evening in the spectacular setting of , where the will welcome the awardees to a thrilling atmosphere and share the values and principles that have always inspired the Fair Play Menarini International Award.
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Meanwhile, a sense of anticipation is building up for the Award Ceremony due to take place , at the where the audience will applaud the winners and listen to their stories which will bring back the true meaning of sport.
The protagonists of the 29th edition come from a range of different backgrounds and sporting disciplines, yet they are united by their commitment to embody the values of fair play through their actions. The Fair Play Menarini Award is proud to confirm the presence of another Ballon d'Or winner: Portuguese champion , star of the Barcelona , Real Madrid and Inter teams. To represent football, and shall also be on stage, paragons of style, discipline, and sporting integrity, as well as unforgettable members of the AC Milan and Italian National teams. Athletics will be represented by , high jump world champion in Budapest 2023 and Olympic gold medallist in Tokyo 2021; , triple jump specialist and indoor world champion; , silver medallist in the 10,000 metres at the Paris 2024 Games; and , high jump legend and two-time world champion. Representing fencing will be , one of the most decorated foil fencers of all time. Judo will celebrate , newly crowned world champion and Olympic gold medallist in Paris . Basketball will see the spotlight on , two-time NBA champion with the Los Angeles Lakers. Paralympic sport will be represented by , gold medallist in the discus throw at the 2024 Paralympic Games whilst in the field of sports journalism, acknowledgment will be given to , the legendary voice of MotoGP and passionate storyteller of the two-wheeled world.
Standing beside this year's awardees will be three , sports legends who have already written unforgettable chapters in the history of sport: five-time Olympic swimming champion, , , icon of the Fiorentina football team and 1982 World Cup winner, and , winner of the triple jump bronze medal at the 2012 London Olympic Games.
This year also sees the continued , accompanying viewers over the two days of the Awards and hosting the final ceremony will be , , and , joined by fellow journalist , ready to give voice to the athletes' stories of ethics, passion, and extraordinary sporting achievements.
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and , Board Members of the Fair Play Menarini Foundation. "
Participation at the award ceremony is free of charge and open to the public but only after registration on TicketOne (link).
The 29th edition of the Fair Play Menarini International Award is supported by the as Institutional Partner, and by , , , and as initiative partners.
To keep up to date on the protagonists, relive the most exciting moments, and find out all the latest news, visit the official website https://www.fairplaymenarini.com/en and the Award's social media channels on , , and .
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