Alessia Manganiello, the 2026 indoor barebow junior women’s Italian archery champion who competes for A.S.D. Arcieri del Tricolle, received an official civic honor from the municipal administration of Ariano Irpino during a ceremony held in the Town Council Chamber.
Civic Reception in the Town Council Chamber for the National Champion
The municipal administration organized the public tribute to recognize the young athlete’s national title, won in the barebow junior women’s indoor category. Mario Ferrante’s administration praised the archer for achieving a sporting result of absolute prestige through discipline, sacrifice, passion, and determination. The ceremony brought together local leaders and the athlete’s family inside the Town Council Chamber to celebrate a milestone for the local sporting community.
Several municipal officials attended the afternoon gathering. Sport Councilor Crescenzo Perrina promoted the initiative, while Town Council President Antonio Della Croce, councilors Domenico Gambacorta and Erica Guardabascio, and A.S.D. Arcieri del Tricolle President Domenico Paonessa joined the proceedings alongside the champion’s relatives.
Institutional Praise and Support for Local Youth Sports
Councilor Perrina addressed the young champion with words of encouragement, urging her to continue pursuing her athletic path with resolve so that her achievements might serve as a positive example for other youths in Ariano Irpino. Council President Della Croce extended congratulations from the city to Alessia, her parents, grandparents, and relatives in attendance, emphasizing the administration’s commitment to supporting and valuing young sports talent across the territory.
Della Croce noted that the Town Council Chamber serves as an appropriate venue for celebrating the achievements of local citizens, especially when those accomplishments leave a lasting mark on the city’s sports history. The Council President delivered greetings on behalf of Mario Ferrante and the Deputy Mayor, who could not attend due to overlapping institutional duties.
Association Leadership Highlights the Timing of the Civic Recognition
A.S.D. Arcieri del Tricolle President Domenico Paonessa expressed deep satisfaction during the gathering and thanked the new municipal administration for its attentiveness toward local athletics. Paonessa pointed out that Alessia secured her Italian title before the current Ferrante administration took office, making the official civic recognition even more meaningful as a gesture of support for the local sports community.
Echoing those sentiments, Councilor Gambacorta acknowledged that the municipality was recognizing the achievement with a slight delay, while affirming the magnitude of winning a national championship. “Becoming an Italian champion is a great milestone. We are proud of you,” Gambacorta stated, while encouraging the young athlete to balance her sporting passion with her studies and family life. Gambacorta also thanked President Paonessa for his dedication in guiding young archers to competitions nationwide, and Councilor Perrina for organizing the event and producing the commemorative plaque.
Presentation of the Commemorative Plaque and Closing Remarks
The central moment of the ceremony featured the presentation of a commemorative plaque to Alessia Manganiello on behalf of the City of Ariano Irpino, marking official recognition for her national title. The event concluded in an atmosphere of shared emotion and community participation with the young champion’s family present.
