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 more2025 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 moreNadia 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 moreThe 2025/26 season opens an exciting new chapter for Volpi Rosse Menarini, the Florence-based wheelchair basketball team that has long stood as a shining example of inclusion and sportsmanship. Founded in 2005 and backed by Menarini as title sponsor since 2011, the team has grown into a cornerstone of the local community and […]
Read moreFrom the Italian heartland to the world’s biggest stages, Gianmarco Tamberi (born in Civitanova Marche in 1992) has forged a stellar high jump career, capturing Olympic gold at Tokyo 2021, claiming world championship glory at Budapest 2023, and becoming the first Italian athlete ever to win the Diamond League three times in his discipline. His […]
Read moreAmong football’s elite players, Luis Figo stands out for combining exceptional skill with professional integrity throughout his career. Born in Almada, Portugal in 1972, Figo grew up in Cova da Piedade before embarking on a career that would take him to Sporting Lisbon, Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Inter Milan. His achievements include winning the Champions […]
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