The CONI-Cup 2026 continued its multi-discipline run in Kaltern, where young athletes from across South Tyrol competed for medals in badminton, volleyball, handball, and sports shooting, according to regional reporting. The weekend festival combined traditional indoor events with outdoor showcases, drawing crowds to various local venues.
ASV Mals Dominates Badminton Events in Kaltern
Action at the triple gymnasium in Kaltern featured prominent performances from the ASV Mals contingent, who swept the top positions in the badminton mixed bracket. Tataru and Hellrigl claimed the mixed-doubles title by defeating teammates Gurschler and Stricker, while De Stefani and Tschimben secured third place, according to published tournament records. Mals athletes also controlled the singles divisions, as Adrian Telfser overcame Francesco De Stefani in the boys’ final, and Franzi Hellrigl defeated Julia Kostner of ASV Überetsch to capture the girls’ crown.
Volleyball and Handball Showdowns Fill the Gymnasium
In girls’ volleyball, Volleyball Überetsch triumphed over Volley Team San Giacomo in a tight four-set match that ended 3–1, as detailed by regional sports coverage. Meanwhile, the handball tournaments delivered similarly close encounters across age groups. Handball Meran earned first place in the boys’ round-robin group after a decisive victory over SSV Bozen Handball. In the women’s category, host club Handball Kaltern swept both of its matches to claim the top spot.
Precision Shooting and Markplatz Martial Arts
Target sports took place at the Kaltern shooting range, where precision dictated the podium finishes. In the boys’ air rifle competition, Felix Antenhofer of Antholz scored 184.8 points to edge out clubmate Luis Zingerle by seven-tenths of a point, with Lukas Berger taking third, based on official results. René Paris won the boys’ air pistol event with 365 points, ahead of Tobias Kaserer and Jonas Botzner. For the girls’ air pistol, Sophia Bregenzer of Kaltern posted a winning score of 302 points to outpace Isabel Möltner.
Outdoors, the Kaltern town square hosted Yoseikan Budo competitions. Athletes performed martial arts disciplines in the public center, offering spectators a distinct setting away from standard arena floors.
Sunday Schedule at Altenburg Sports Facilities
Competition concludes on Sunday at the Altenburg sports grounds, with a tennis tournament opening the day at 9 a.m. local time, followed by football matches at 10:30 a.m. Afternoon sessions beginning at 2 p.m. will feature archery and track-and-field events to close out the 2026 CONI-Cup.
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