Italian Sports
Sports play an important part of daily life in Italy. Some of the most popular Italian sports include soccer, cycling, Formula One racing, and basketball.
2006 Torino Winter Olympic Games
The 2006 Torino Winter Olympic Games weren't just for sports such as pattinaggio artistico (figure skating) or sci di fondo (cross-country skiing). They could have also served as a great way to get your linguistic muscles in shape!
The 2006 Torino Winter Olympic Games weren't just for sports such as pattinaggio artistico (figure skating) or sci di fondo (cross-country skiing). They could have also served as a great way to get your linguistic muscles in shape!
Giro d'Italia
The Giro d’Italia (Tour of Italy), established in 1909, is a long-distance bicycle race that takes place annually in May or early June throughout Italy. The symbol of the Giro d'Italia is the Maglia Rosa, awarded to the overall leader after each stage of the race as well as to the eventual winner.
The Giro d’Italia (Tour of Italy), established in 1909, is a long-distance bicycle race that takes place annually in May or early June throughout Italy. The symbol of the Giro d'Italia is the Maglia Rosa, awarded to the overall leader after each stage of the race as well as to the eventual winner.
Italian Soccer Team Nicknames
Italian soccer teams have many interesting nicknames, often referencing historical facts, mascots, and geographical locations. One colorful tradition common to all, though, is to refer to the teams by the color of their soccer jerseys.
Italian soccer teams have many interesting nicknames, often referencing historical facts, mascots, and geographical locations. One colorful tradition common to all, though, is to refer to the teams by the color of their soccer jerseys.
Bocce
History, award, rules, and news from the International Organization of Bocce.
History, award, rules, and news from the International Organization of Bocce.
Comitato Olimpico Nazionale Italiano
The Italian National Olympic Committee (Comitato Olimpico Nazionale Italiano) is responsible for the development and management of sports activity in Italy.
The Italian National Olympic Committee (Comitato Olimpico Nazionale Italiano) is responsible for the development and management of sports activity in Italy.
Ducati
That bright red streak that just passed you on the autostrada might be a motorcycle.
That bright red streak that just passed you on the autostrada might be a motorcycle.
Il Calcio
For i tifosi, everything about soccer, the national Italian pastime, including leagues and championships.
For i tifosi, everything about soccer, the national Italian pastime, including leagues and championships.