Veronica Bobbio and Emanuele Mirto Secure Silver in Mixed Doubles at 2026 Regional Badminton Finals
Veronica Bobbio and Emanuele Mirto, students of class 4B at Istituto di Istruzione Superiore Natta • Deambrosis, earned a silver medal in the mixed doubles event at the 2026 Regional Badminton Finals held on April 16, 2026. The achievement was confirmed by the school’s official announcement published on April 16, 2026, which highlighted their “Grande prestazione” and noted the accompaniment of teachers Giroldini and Casazza.
The regional finals formed part of the “Nuovi Giochi della Gioventù” (New Youth Games) initiative for the 2025-2026 academic year, specifically targeting secondary school students. According to provincial-level results circulated by the Ufficio Scolastico Provinciale on April 4, 2026, the competition served as a qualifying stage for the regional phase, with schools across the region competing for advancement.
The school’s announcement, published on its official website, described the performance as an “Ottimo 2°posto” (excellent second place) in the mixed doubles category. Teachers Giroldini and Casazza were identified as the accompanying faculty members who supported the athletes throughout the competition.
The event took place at the Istituto Firpo-Buonarroti, which hosted the regional badminton competitions as part of the broader youth sports program. No further details regarding match scores, opposing teams, or individual athlete statistics were disclosed in the available official sources.
The Nuovi Giochi della Gioventù program encompasses multiple sports and educational levels, aiming to promote physical activity and school spirit among students. Badminton competitions are structured across provincial and regional stages, with successful regional performers potentially advancing to national-level events within the initiative.
As of the latest available information, Bobbio and Mirto’s silver medal represents a notable achievement for Istituto di Istruzione Superiore Natta • Deambrosis in the 2026 regional badminton competition. The school has not announced any additional competitions or follow-up events related to this achievement in the sources consulted.
For ongoing updates on school sports achievements and youth sports initiatives in the region, readers are encouraged to consult official communications from the Ufficio Scolastico Regionale and participating educational institutions.
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