Excitement Builds for the 29th Fair Play Menarini International Award Ceremony

Countdown to the 29th Fair Play Menarini International Award

The Fair Play Menarini International Award is making exciting preparations for its 29th edition, which will take place in Florence, Italy. This prestigious event is dedicated to promoting ethics, loyalty, and respect in sports and society. Each year, it brings together legendary athletes from around the world to celebrate the spirit of sportsmanship.

In 2025, the partnership with Sky TG24 has been renewed, ensuring extensive coverage of the award in the lead-up to the ceremony. The festivities will kick off with a gala dinner on July 2, set against the stunning backdrop of Piazzale Michelangelo, a site that will warmly welcome numerous sports legends. The awards ceremony itself is set for July 3, taking place in the historic Roman Theatre in Fiesole, just outside Florence.

This year, the Fair Play Menarini International Award aims to honor some of the world’s top athletes, inviting them to become ambassadors for the values of fairness and sportsmanship. The specific names of this year's awardees will be unveiled during a press conference scheduled for June 11 at the Honor Hall of the Italian National Olympic Committee (CONI) in Rome. During this event, inspiring stories of fair play from three young athletes will be shared and the Fair Play Menarini 'Young Athletes' award will be presented.

In another exciting initiative, the Special 'Fiamme Gialle' Study and Sport Award will also be awarded on June 26. This honor recognizes young athletes excelling not only in sports but also in their academic pursuits. The awards will be presented in collaboration with the Guardia di Finanza sports group and the Tuscan branch of CONI, at a press conference in Palazzo Guadagni Strozzi Sacrati, the seat of the Tuscany region.

Valeria Speroni Cardi and Filippo Paganelli, members of the Fair Play Menarini Foundation board, expressed their enthusiasm about the upcoming event. They noted, "We are finalizing arrangements for an exciting 29th edition filled with extraordinary guests. As we progress, our passion for this journey only deepens. We approach every edition with the same enthusiasm as the first and look forward to sharing the magic of sports with the audience of the Fair Play Menarini International Award."

This annual celebration of sportsmanship reflects the commitment to recognizing those who exemplify ethical behavior in athletics. It serves not only as a platform to honor outstanding athletes but also to inspire future generations in pursuing excellence while adhering to core values of respect and integrity.

With the countdown officially on, fans and sports enthusiasts alike are eagerly anticipating the event, which promises to showcase remarkable talent and heartfelt stories that resonate with audiences around the globe.