Riccardo Partinico Appointed Vice President of Italian Olympians Association
Riccardo Partinico, a prominent figure in Italian karate, has been named Vice President of the Italian Olympians Association.the appointment took place during the first National Council Meeting of the Associazione Atleti Olimpici e Azzurri d’Italia, held at the CONI (Italian National Olympic Committee) headquarters.
National Council Leadership and Members
The National council is presided over by Novella Calligaris (Swimming). Other notable members include Fiona May (Athletics), Kevin Albonetti (Tennis), Kristian Ghedina (Skiing), Imma Cerasuolo (Swimming), Letizia Tinghi (Skating), and Franco Del campo (Swimming). Gianfranco Demenego was also elected Vice President, and Giorgio Quadri was named Secretary General.
A Career Founded in Sport and Training
Partinico’s journey began in 1973 with Fortitudo 1903, a Calabrian sports association, of which he is now president. In 1985, he became the first Calabrian athlete to win a medal in an international karate competition. Since then, he has been a coach and trainer, developing athletes such as Alessandra Benedetto and Rossella Zoccali. The latter was appointed to the FIJLKAM (Italian Judo, Wrestling, Karate, and Martial Arts Federation) National Technical Staff of Kumite U14.
Olympic Presence and Journalistic Pursuits
Partinico attended the Tokyo Olympics as an accredited journalist, covering the Olympic medals won by Luigi Busà and Viviana Bottaro. he also conducted the last interview with Claudio Guazzaroni, former national team coach.
Contributions to Sports Culture and Archeology
Along with his sports career, Partinico has authored publications on sports and is an expert in anatomical studies of archeological statues, particularly the Riace bronzes. He currently coordinates multidisciplinary activities at the Fortitudo 1903 Sports Center “Matteo Pellicone” in Reggio Calabria, where judo, wrestling, karate, and weightlifting are practiced.
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Riccardo Partinico Appointed Vice President of italian Olympians Association
Riccardo Partinico, a prominent figure in Italian karate, has been named Vice President of the Italian Olympians Association.the appointment took place during the first National Council Meeting of the Associazione Atleti Olimpici e Azzurri d’Italia, held at the CONI (Italian National Olympic Committee) headquarters.
National Council Leadership and Members
The National council is presided over by Novella Calligaris (Swimming). Other notable members include Fiona May (Athletics), Kevin Albonetti (Tennis), Kristian Ghedina (Skiing), Imma Cerasuolo (swimming), Letizia Tinghi (skating), and Franco Del campo (Swimming). Gianfranco Demenego was also elected Vice President,and Giorgio Quadri was named Secretary General.
A Career Founded in Sport and Training
PartinicoS journey began in 1973 with Fortitudo 1903, a Calabrian sports association, of which he is now president. In 1985,he became the first Calabrian athlete to win a medal in an international karate competition. since then, he has been a coach and trainer, developing athletes such as Alessandra Benedetto and Rossella Zoccali. The latter was appointed to the FIJLKAM (Italian Judo, Wrestling, Karate, and Martial Arts Federation) National Technical Staff of Kumite U14.
Olympic Presence and Journalistic Pursuits
Partinico attended the Tokyo Olympics as an accredited journalist, covering the Olympic medals won by Luigi Busà and Viviana Bottaro. he also conducted the last interview with Claudio Guazzaroni, former national team coach.
Contributions to Sports Culture and Archeology
Along with his sports career, partinico has authored publications on sports and is an expert in anatomical studies of archeological statues, particularly the Riace bronzes. He currently coordinates multidisciplinary activities at the Fortitudo 1903 Sports Center “Matteo Pellicone” in Reggio Calabria, where judo, wrestling, karate, and weightlifting are practiced.
Q&A: Riccardo Partinico and the Italian Olympians Association
Q: What is the Italian Olympians Association?
A: The Associazione Atleti Olimpici e Azzurri d’Italia (Italian Olympians Association) is an institution that brings together Italian athletes who have competed in the Olympic Games. It aims to support athletes, promote the Olympic movement, and preserve the legacy of Italian Olympians.
Q: Who is Riccardo Partinico?
A: Riccardo Partinico is a prominent figure in Italian karate, now serving as the Vice President of the Italian Olympians Association. He is also the president of the Fortitudo 1903 sports association and has a background as a coach, trainer, and journalist.
Q: What has been Partinico’s main contribution to Karate?
A: Partinico was the first Calabrian athlete to win a medal in an international karate competition. He has also trained and coached several athletes, and contributed to the promotion of karate in Italy.
Q: What is the meaning of the Riace bronzes?
A: The Riace bronzes are ancient Greek statues discovered in the sea near Riace,Italy. partinico’s expertise in anatomical studies of these statues highlights his diverse interests beyond sports.
Q: What other roles has Partinico held?
A: Besides his role as Vice President of the Italian Olympians Association and President of Fortitudo 1903, he is also an accredited journalist, covering the tokyo Olympics, and has authored publications on sports.
riccardo Partinico’s diverse background and dedication to sports make him a valuable leader. His appointment is a testament to his commitment to the Italian sports community and the legacy of its Olympians.
