From the Barcelona Olympics to the Village Festival Stage
Alessandro Rivolta spent his youth on the shooting line as an elite Italian national archery team standout who competed at the 1992 Barcelona Olympic Games. Today, that competitive focus has shifted to live music.
Known across his career for high-level performances punctuated by extended absences and unexpected comebacks, Rivolta is now fronting a dance music band performing in local discotheques, village festivals, and regional celebrations. Fitarco detailed the shift in an open letter released by the federation.
A Career Defined by Sudden Returns to Peak Form
The transition marks the latest chapter in an athletic career defined by sudden returns to peak form. Following a lengthy hiatus from competitive archery, Rivolta returned to the sport in 2006.
Within months of picking up his bow again, he earned a selection for the European Indoor Championships in Jaén, Spain. There, he captured the individual continental title alongside a team silver medal won alongside teammates Marco Galiazzo and Michele Frangilli.
Entering the ‘Microfono d’Oro’ Contest on Radio Zeta
Rivolta’s current musical venture centers on the “Microfono d’Oro” music contest organized by Radio Zeta, described as the largest local radio network in Italy. The competition began on January 7, 2013, featuring daily airplay across three distinct time slots for original songs submitted by 60 registered dance music orchestras.
Winners are decided through a public SMS voting format hosted by Radio Zeta. Each participant can cast one vote per day from a single phone number, with every text message translating to one point. The scoring window runs until May 18, 2013, when organizers tally the cumulative points to crown the winner. Rivolta noted in his open letter that voting costs only the standard rate for a regular text message, utilizing standard mobile plan bundles without incurring extra fees.
An Appeal to the Italian Archery Family
In his open letter published by Fitarco, Rivolta appealed directly to fellow archers and federation members for support in the radio contest. He emphasized the communal bonds formed during his years representing the national team.
His competitive resume includes appearances at three Target World Championships, three Indoor World Championships, two Indoor European Championships, and the Mediterranean Games.
Balancing Music with a Permanent Passion for Archery
Rivolta expressed confidence that the broader archery community—which he described as a tight-knit family—would rally behind his latest endeavor much as they shared camaraderie on national team assignments and regional shooting ranges.
Despite his new career path in music, Rivolta assured supporters that archery remains a permanent fixture of his personal life, stating that they will meet again on a shooting range.
