Sport
Sport
Global & Social Engagement

Beyond disability, we see the person

The story of Beatrice "Bebe" Vio is widely known in Italy as well as abroad. Recently, she achieved being flag bearer for Italy at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games. But there is so much more to uncover.

by

Edoardo Vijge

on

16/1/2023

Fashion
Global & Social Engagement

Armani, Football and The Cup

For Italians, looking the part is just as important as playing like champions, and the UEFA Final was an opportunity to put away our pandemic fashions of slippers and elasticized pants. . .

by

Dr. Teresa De Fazio

on

13/11/2021

Soccer
Global & Social Engagement

Diego Maradona - Worshipped and deposed by the city of Naples

Multi-award-winning British filmmaker Asaf Kapadia's eye-opening new documentary on Argentinian soccer legend Diego Maradona draws a fascinating connection between Maradona and the city of Naples.

by

Jytte Holmqvist

on

15/8/2019

Sport
Global & Social Engagement

Surfing has finally broken through to Italy and young Italians love it

In the last two decades, specialised magazines including "“Surfer" have been clueing in their readers on the possibility of practising surf in Italy.

by

Laura D'Angelo

on

30/7/2018

Sport
Global & Social Engagement

The incredible story of Bebe Vio: The girl with no arms and legs who rose to sports stardom

Beatrice "“Bebe" Maria Vio, the most popular Italian wheelchair fencer, is a living example of how a terrible misfortune can be transformed into a glorious destiny.

by

Patrizia Cascini

on

14/5/2018

Sport
Global & Social Engagement

Championing the bicycle trade

In 1934, Nino Borsari landed for the first time in Australia to compete in the Centenary 1000: a cycle race that was part of the Centenary of Victoria celebrations.

by

Elaine Bocchini

on

10/9/2017

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