Sport
Sport's finest gather under the stars for the grand finale of the XXVI Fair Play Menarini International Award
Ethics, loyalty and respect once more took centre stage to be celebrated through the sporting personalities who, as of today, have officially become ambassadors for the message of the Award. This prestigious accolade once again provided an extraordinary opportunity to acknowledge and share the best of , whilst flying the flag for universal ideals, success stories, altruism and hope, the fight against discrimination, and friendship despite differences.
– stated shareholders and Board Members of Menarini –
The wonderful final evening of this celebration of fair play, hosted by and and broadcast live on Sportitalia, was made all the brighter for the dazzling light of " " , winner of the first Olympic gold in Italian swimming history and the eternal pride of the national sport scene. A trio of football giants stepped out onto the stage in Castiglion Fiorentino, including former heroes of the pitch and .
Those present in the piazza gave an unforgettable welcome to record-breaking Australians and , champions of the race track and the pool respectively, and to ex-footballer , winner of the Paolo Rossi Special Award in the "Youth Role Model" Category, presented by the wife of " " himself, Federica Cappelletti . Also taking their turn in the Fair Play limelight were diver and champion of the water , volleyball star and Olympic target-shooting champion from San Marino , as well as this edition's rising young stars: taekwondo champion and , Italy's first-ever Olympic medal winner for curling in the mixed doubles. Two plaques were awarded in the "Sport beyond Sport" category, to the super-duo of Paralympic Alpine skiing: and . Completing the roster of new Fair Play Menarini Ambassadors, journalist who was presented with the Franco Lauro Special Award "Narrating Emotions".
" " remarked , Board members of the Fair Play Menarini Foundation "
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