Benevento hosted a vibrant weekend of sports featuring the culmination of the 2026 Italian Field Archery Championships alongside roller skating exhibitions in the city center, according to local coverage. Mayor Clemente Mastella and Sports Delegate Enzo Lauro delivered official greetings to competitors, highlighting a busy schedule of athletic events across the region.
Italian Field Archery Championships Reach Finale at Rocca dei Rettori
The Italian Field Archery Championships ran from September 17 to September 20, 2026, splitting competition across two distinct Sannio locations. The Pianoro di Camposauro in Vitulano hosted the opening qualification rounds and elimination phases, while the historic Rocca dei Rettori in central Benevento staged the tournament finals.
Organized by the Arcieri della Stella, the national competition drew approximately 400 archers representing 135 sports clubs from across Italy. The entry list featured top specialists spanning multiple age brackets, ranging from youth classes through master divisions. Municipal and provincial figures, including council member Giovanni Zanone, joined local leaders during the final medal ceremonies.
Roller Skating Exhibitions Take Over Piazza Risorgimento
Complementing the archery finals, downtown Benevento turned its attention to urban skating disciplines on Sunday. Mayor Mastella and sports delegate Lauro attended a dedicated roller skating showcase held in Piazza Risorgimento.
The urban exhibition featured coordinated routines and athletic demonstrations presented by two local clubs: Asd Jolly Skate and Asd Sannio Roller. The public gathering brought youth skating talent into a central civic space, reinforcing the weekend’s broader multi-sport initiative across the city.
Broader Regional Sports Calendar
The weekend’s events coincided with other notable sporting activities in the Benevento area. Local television networks and regional media outlets highlighted ongoing regional fixtures, including youth basketball competitions at the PalaTedeschi and local football coverage as fans tracked the Giallorossi ahead of upcoming league fixtures.
