Italian Sports

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 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 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.

Nowadays in Italy, in soccer matches ranging from the Coppa del Mondo (World Cup) to Serie A, from international friendlies to the friendly pick-up game in the piazza, a multitude of languages are spoken—not just Italian. Even so, there are advantages to knowing common Italian soccer terms, especially if your goal is to improve your Italian language skills.

History, award, rules, and news from the International Organization of Bocce.

The Italian National Olympic Committee (Comitato Olimpico Nazionale Italiano) is responsible for the development and management of sports activity in Italy.

That bright red streak that just passed you on the autostrada might be a motorcycle.

For i tifosi, everything about soccer, the national Italian pastime, including leagues and championships.