Little is known about the life of Cenni di Pepo, better known as Cimabue. Likely born around 1240 in Florence, and passing away in 1302, this pioneering artist transformed the pictorial conventions of his era. Having studied under Coppo di Marcovaldo, then considered the finest painter of his generation, Cimabue soon eclipsed his master to […]
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Rigivan Ganeshamoorthy, the gentle strength that transformed discus throwing
When sport and values come together, some stories go far beyond medals. The story of Rigivan Ganeshamoorthy, honoured at the 29th edition of the Fair Play Menarini International Award, is one of them. It is a journey defined by courage, sacrifice, and a calm, contagious positivity that turns adversity into strength. Known to everyone simply […]
Read moreA Year of Successes and Achievements: the 2025 Season of the Fair Play Menarini Ambassadors
2025 marked a defining year for many of the athletes recognised in recent editions of the Fair Play Menarini International Award. It was a season filled with achievements across a wide range of disciplines—milestones that highlighted exceptional talent and stirred genuine emotion.From athletics tracks to indoor arenas, from tatami mats to volleyball courts, a shared […]
Read moreBerlin-Chemie Menarini Makes Christmas Dreams Come True
Social responsibility is a core value at Berlin-Chemie Menarini, especially during the holiday season. In 2025, the company’s popular Wish Tree campaign (Wunschbaumaktion) returns for its third year running. A beautifully decorated Christmas tree has been standing in the foyer of the Berlin-Adlershof site since late November. Its branches hold 200 wish stars, each carrying […]
Read moreNadia Battocletti, the gentle champion of Italian middle-distance running
Nadia Battocletti during the award ceremony of the 29th Fair Play Menarini International Award, winner in the category “Social Values of Sport” In 2025, the Fair Play Menarini International Award counted Nadia Battocletti among its leading figures, honoring the rising star of athletics in the category “Social Values of Sport.” The setting was the […]
Read moreAfter 175 years in business, Malesci stands alone as Italy’s oldest pharmaceutical company and one of the most enduring in the world. The company marked this milestone on May 19th in Florence—the city where Pietro Malesci first opened his drugstore and pharmacy at 18 Borgo SS Apostoli back in 1850. A pivotal moment came in […]
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