FAIR PLAY MENARINI INTERNATIONAL AWARD, THE 2025 EDITION BEGINS WITH THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF THIS YEAR'S AWARDEES AT CONI

"Fair play is an essential principle in both sport and life; it is the foundation upon which we can build a better society and educate the younger generations," stated Giovanni Malagò, President of CONI. "The Fair Play Menarini International Award, now in its 29th edition, offers a remarkable means through which we can communicate the true value of this concept, which is deeply rooted in our identity. This award is a recognition that goes far beyond competitive results.I proudly remember the ties that bind Italy's sporting heritage to fair play, thanks to Eugenio Monti and his extraordinary gestures at the 1964 Innsbruck Games, which allowed him to receive the Pierre de Coubertin World Trophy dedicated to fair play, the first ever athlete to deserve this recognition. A precious legacy to be renewed  thanks to this award, which has now become a tradition."

ROME, 11/06/2025 (informazione.news - comunicati stampa - spettacolo)

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Athletics offers a truly stellar lineup this year, starting with , world high jump champion in Budapest 2023 and Olympic gold medal at the Tokyo 2021 Games. , silver medallist in the 10.000 metres at the Paris 2024 Games, and high jump legend , double world champion and Olympic silver and bronze medallist, will also be there. Triple jump star , bronze medallist at the Paris 2024 Games and newly crowned indoor world champion, , gold medallist in the discus throw at last year's Paralympic Games, are also among this year's awardees. Flying the flag for football will be , World and European runner-up with the Italian National Azzurri team. Fencing will be represented on stage by , one of the greatest foil athletes of all time, with a record of 10 world titles, 4 Olympic medals and 5 World Cup trophies. , who has a remarkable sporting career and is winner of 8 Paralympic medals in archery across five different editions, will be captivating the Fair Play Menarini audiences who shall also have the chance to relive the moment when judoka stepped onto the highest place on the podium at the last Olympic Games. Basketball enthusiasts will be delighted to see awardee , two-time NBA champion with the Los Angeles Lakers on stage whilst , the unmistakable voice of MotoGP who has been thrilling Italian fans for years, will be this year's awardee in the sports journalism category.

Alongside the great champions there are also , and , three budding talents who, at today's press conference at CONI, received the , dedicated to outstanding acts of sportsmanship shown by the younger generations.

Following on from today's press conference, the spotlight will be on in , when the will be presented. The city of Florence , birthplace of the Italian Renaissance, will also host the traditional on , in the unique setting of .

The Award ceremony is set to be held on the evening of , at the thousand-year-old "gem" of the . The partnership between the Fair Play Menarini International Award and continues for the 29th edition giving coverage of event. Hosts of the Award ceremony will be Rachele Sangiuliano , Michele Cagiano , and Omar Schillaci , who shall be enchanting the audience alongside fellow journalist Federico Buffa .

" – declared and , Board Members of the Fair Play Menarini Foundation – ".

The is an Institutional Partner of the 29th Fair Play Menarini International Award, whilst , , , and are partners of the initiative

To learn more about the protagonists, relive the most exciting moments, and stay up to date on all the news, visit the official website https://www.fairplaymenarini.com/en as well as the Award's social channels on , and .

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