# FAIR PLAY MENARINI INTERNATIONAL AWARD: THE 30TH EDITION KICKS OFF

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- Published: 2026-07-01T19:26:00+07:00
- Author: PR Newswire

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FLORENCE, Italy, July 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Florence opens its doors to the **30th
Fair Play Menarini International Award**. Today marks the opening of the event celebrating
champions who have distinguished themselves not only through their sporting achievements,
but also through respect, ethics, and loyalty. The traditional gala dinner at Piazzale
Michelangelo opens two days dedicated to the core values of sport, culminating tomorrow
with the awards ceremony at the **Teatro del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino**.

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Fair Play Menarini International Award

Among the 2026 winners are: **Achille Polonara**, a symbol of strength and resilience
in Italian basketball; **Antonella Palmisano**, one of the most brilliant stars 
in race walking; and **Armand Duplantis**, the athlete who has redefined the boundaries
of pole vaulting. Their names stand alongside those of **Bebe Vio** and **Chiara
Mazzel**, true examples of determination and inclusion in Paralympic sports. Also
taking the stage at the Maggio Musicale Fiorentino will be **Daniele Garozzo**, 
a star of international fencing; **Gregorio Paltrinieri**, a true icon of world 
swimming; and **Simone Anzani**, a pillar of volleyball. Furthermore, the trio of**
Davide Ghiotto**, **Michele Malfatti**, and **Andrea Giovannini**, who brought back
to Italy the Olympic gold medal in team pursuit speed skating after 20 years, will
be joined by renowned sports journalist **Fabio Caressa**. Football will also take
center stage, featuring legends who have thrilled fans across Europe: **Diego Milito**,**
Emilio Butragueño**, and **Gianfranco Zola**.

Alongside them, the evening will bring back under the Fair Play Menarini spotlight
several winners from previous editions, including **Antonio Rossi**, **Giancarlo
Antognoni**, **Ian Thorpe**, **Sasha Vujačić**, **Giacomo Perini**, and **Andrea
Zorzi**.

"_Thirty years ago, a project was born with the ambition of placing the values of
sport at the center. Today, we can say that those very same ideas are more relevant
than ever,_" stated Luca Lastrucci, Valeria Speroni Cardi, and Filippo Paganelli,
members of the Board of the **Fair Play Menarini Foundation**. "_Over the years,
we have met extraordinary champions but, above all, exceptional human beings who
have shown us that respecting the rules, opponents, and oneself represents the greatest
success of all._"

The evening will be hosted by **Rachele Sangiuliano,** **Michele Cagiano, **and **
Omar Schillaci**, who will be joined by **Federico Buffa** to take the audience 
on a journey through some of the greatest stories in sport. The 2026 Fair Play Menarini
Award ceremony will be broadcast **live** **on** **Sky**, channels **501** and **
257**.

To follow the award winners and stay up to date, visit the official website [www.fairplaymenarini.com](https://www.fairplaymenarini.com/)
and follow the Award’s official social media channels on [**Instagram**](https://www.instagram.com/fairplaymenarini?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=eTkyem9tZjNxeHVy)**,**
[**Facebook**](https://www.facebook.com/FairPlayMenariniInternationalAward)**, and**
[**YouTube**](https://www.youtube.com/@FairPlayMenarini).

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