Bydgoszcz (Poland) – The European Summer Games Virtus 2026, held in Poland, ended with a result destined to enter the history of FISDIR (Italian Federation of Intellectual and Relational Paralympic Sports), to which the Italian Paralympic Committee has delegated the management, organization, and development of sporting activities for athletes with intellectual and relational disabilities.
The loot of the blue expedition is 166 medals (67 golds, 55 silvers and 44 bronzes), confirming its position among the leading nations of the continental event dedicated to athletes with intellectual and relational disabilities.A balance that goes well beyond the medal table and tells the value of a constantly growing movement, capable of competing at the highest levels in all disciplines present at the Games - as underlined by the President of FISDIR, Francesco Ambrosio.
The I swim contributed with 88 medals (28 golds, 35 silvers and 25 bronzes). In the tub they were made two European records: that of Eleonora Esposito in the 100 meters breaststroke II3 and that of the Men's 4x50m freestyle relay II1, composed of Andrea Ranxha, Eros Negro, Marco D'Aniello and Alessandro Agosto.
From the’Athletics they have arrived 38 medals (22 golds, 10 silvers and 6 bronzes) with well six world records, signed by Andrea Mattone in the 400 meters II3, Agnese Spotorno in the 400 meters II3, Luca Venturelli in the 1500 meters II3, Giovanni M. Zaramellain the 1500 meters II2, Chiara Zeni in the 100 meters II2 and Luigi Casadei in the javelin throw II1. In addition, the Italian record Of Chiara Masia in discus throw II1.
THE'’Indoor Rowing he closed with 27 medals (14 golds, 6 silvers and 7 bronzes). The debut of the Cycling at the European Summer Games Virtus. At their first ever participation, The Azzurri have conquered four medals (2 golds and 2 bronzes) in cycling, which made its debut at the European Summer Games Virtus.
The tournament of Tennis simultaneously awarded the titles Europeans e world championships. Emanuele Bezzi he graduated European Champion in the men's singles, also winning the world silver medal, while Gabriele Vietti he added the European silver and the world bronze to the Italian medal table. Even the Table tennis gave an important contribution to the final medal table with 6 medals (2 silvers and 4 bronzes).
«"Every medal, every record, and every performance speaks to a shared project, built together with athletes, coaches, sports clubs, and federal staff. This is the most important asset we bring back to Italy and what drives us to look forward to the upcoming international events with confidence." he declared Francesco Ambrosio
The work of the technicians, sports clubs, healthcare staff, managers and volunteers has represented a fundamental element in achieving a goal that belongs to the entire FISDIR movement – added the Head of Delegation, Floriana De Vivo.
