The curtain of the Alfieri Theater in Asti is about to rise on one of the most awaited evenings for the entire local sports movement. On Monday 8 December 2025, at 9pm, the 30th Asti Sports Festivala historic milestone for the ceremony organized by CONI in synergy with the Piedmont Region, the Province and the City of Asti. It will be a real parade of stars, led by the hosts Camilla Viotti e Ivo Anselmowith choreography curated byASD Double Jump Asti to enrich the show. At the center of the scene will be sporting excellence, world titles and merits that tell the story of a year of hard work and triumphs.
The most prestigious awards: career and revelations
The highlight of the evening will be the presentation of the Lifetime Achievement Award, which this year pays homage to the talent of Matteo Pianovolleyball icon. Next to him, the title of Athlete of the Year 2025 was awarded to Roberto Capello for cycling, while the Promising Young Woman 2025 is the Juventus Primavera footballer Matilde Morando. Significant recognition also for storytelling and art in sport: Journalist of the Year is Daniela Cotto (La Stampa), an authoritative signature of sports news and technique, while the Artist and Sports Presenter award goes to Davide Chicarella.
Among the managerial and technical figures, the Sports Manager of the Year stands out Francesco Anastasiopresident of ASD Spartak San Damiano, and Coach of the Year Marco Marchesi for table tennis. A tribute to dedication goes to Silvio Brustolingoalkeeper of ASD Asti in Serie D, awarded for “Loyalty of the Year”. The clubs are no exception: the award for Sports Club of the Year goes toASD Tigliolese Female while the Team of the Year is theASD Vallebelbo Canelli Womenfresh from the national Serie B2.
Meritorious Cones and “Sportspeople Forever”
The sporting institution recognizes merit through its highest honors. The Gold Star for sporting merit goes to Paolo Artusio Icardifollowed by the Silver Star for Giovanna Rivetti and the Bronze one for Simonetta Paola Ferrero. The Bronze Palm for technical merit is awarded to Maria Cristina Cirillo e Alessandra De Vincenzi.
The array of Medals for Athletic Valor is large. The Silver Medals go to: Alessandro Binello; Alejandra Gazzola; Sabrina Lazzarino; Letizia Melani; Federico Pastrone; Umberto Pastrone; Lorenzo Tonon; Giovanni Voglino . Bronze Medals are awarded to: Matteo Moro; Marco Trungelliti; Valentina Truppa . A touching moment will be dedicated to the “Sportsmen forever” category, which celebrates historical figures: Andrea Frediani (Basket); Aldo Cerot Marello (FIPT); Vittorio Monaco (FIT); Carlo Piotti (ISEF Turin); Marco Bazzano (FIDAL).
International Triumphs: Asti on the roof of the world
Asti pride has crossed national borders with exceptional results. In cycling and motoring they shine Bruno Sanetti (Italian Fire Brigade Champion and 1st Gran Fondo Austria) ed Emanuele Olivieri (Vice F4 World Champion). The Modern Pentathlon confirms itself as a gold mine with multi-titled athletes: Valentina Martinescu (World Championship team gold overall); Annachiara Allara (Silver U17 World Championships, Gold U17 European Championships); Giorgia Gennaro (Bronze European U15); Chiara Secci (Bronze in European U17 teams). In hockey, Matteo Baesse he won the European Indoor U21 bronze, while in Bowls Luigi Grattapaglia it’s world silver in pairs. Skydiving sees blue Alessandro Binello bronze at the World Championships in North Carolina.
Among the Azzurri and those called up to international competitions there are also rugby players Thomas Dapavo, Matteo Gaetano, Filippo Lorenzo Gonella and the communications manager Marzia Fossa . In skating, Federico Trento is called up to the World Cup. In the Pentathlon, further international recognition goes to Francesca Boano; Giulia Secci; Alessandro Boero; Francesco Ascione; Andrea Cossutti; Filippo Rubino; and the blue coaches Catia Boncaldo e Nicole Campaner . In archery, medals for Leonardo Arossa e Simone Dezani. Also worth mentioning Edoardo Zanaga (Empoli Calcio) and the soccer players Alessandro Merlo ed Enrico Alves Rodriguesall in the youth national teams.
The Italian Titles: a shower of championships
The ceremony will celebrate the Italian category champions of the various federations. For Athletics (FIDAL): Rachele Torchio; Filippo Iacocca; Ilaria Zavanone; Maria Giovine; Federica Laino; Elisa Stefani; Francesco Poor; Alessandro Bramafarina; Silvia Molino . In Cycling and MTB: Emanuele Baglietto; Stefano Goria . For Sports Dance (FIDS): Isabella Impera; Alice Romano; Daniele Cavarino; Riccardo Cavarino . In martial arts (FIJLKAM) and Golf: Carlotta Montebello (Karate) e Filippo Torchio (Golf). The Paralympic world (CIP and Boccia) celebrates: Roberto La Barbera; Edoardo Cavallero; Marco Scafidi; Matteo Tosetti . In Bowls (FIB): Luigi Grattapaglia; Sara Cordara; Luca Maccagno; Provalfenera Under 12; Alessandro Ortolano . Nell’Hockey Prato (FIH): Fulvia Clerici; Gabriella Luparia; Elisa Bosco; Moncalvese Men’s Hockey . Domination of Asti in the Tamburello (FIPT): ASD Monale; ASD Grazzano Badoglio; ASD Alegra Seventh; ASD Casa Paletti; ASD US Chiusano; ASDR Tigliolese; ASD Related; and the blues Cristina Barzanò, Ettore Zanotto, Stefano Cardona, Cristian Franzolin . In Skating (FISR) and Archery (FITARCO): Massimo Palmieri; Matteo Penasso; Roberto Marengo. Finally, further titles in the Pentathlon for: Alessia Gennaro; Gloria Sarzi Amadè; Sofia Giacomini; Edward Saint; Ouhammou text; Edward Centola; Federico Rubino.
Companies and institutions
The basis of the movement is represented by the “Coni Centers” and the associations active in the area, which will receive the right showcase: ASD Virtus Fencing Asti; ASD Astigiana Football School Asti; ASD Vittorio Alfieri Asti; ASD Asti Basketball School; ASD Dynamic Karate Asti; ASD Asti Judo; ASD Alterego Asti; ASD Asti Swimming; ASD Club Fencing Associates; ASD Junior Pentathlon Asti; ASD Monferrato Rugby; ASD Shobukai Judo School; ASD Hammer Team Atletica S. Damiano; ASD Future Project Triathlon Asti; ASD Attiva-Mente Sport Pol. Nice; ASD Pedal Canellese (chaired by Romildo Zotti); ASD Nice Gymnastics Society (with the regional champion Amaranta Danelli); ASD Sport-Tiamo Nice; ASD Vallebelbo Sport (with the Italian champion Lucia Tassinario); ASD Revolution Pallavolo Asti; ASD Mens Sana Basketball Asti; ASD Olimpia Gymnastics Asti; ASD Orange Futsal Asti; ASD New Asti Skating; ASD Double Jump Ginnastica Asti; ASD Blue Roller Skating; ASD Olympic Judo Asti; ASD KB Center Asti Karate; ASD Polisportiva Mezzaluna Villanova; ASD Tigliolese Tamborello .
A special prize will go to Flag-wavers of the Auction et al San Lazzaro district for the record of Paliottis won, as well as the Cheerleading Red Sharks for international participations. Finally, institutional recognition for the support of sport to the Mayors and administrations of San Damiano (Davide Migliasso), Baldichieri (Sara Arduino), Isola d’Asti (Michael Vitello), Castagnole delle Lanze (Carlo Mancuso), Nice Monferrato (Simone and Action) e Scurzolengo (Gianni Maiocco) . Tributes of gratitude also to Graziella Cirio, Enzo Manfrin, Claudia Solaro, Ivo Anselmo, Roasted Play Time, Coldiretti, Federico Rasero et al Monti High School for the PCTO route
