Riccardo Di Perna and Elena Savadori Lead Forlì Fencing Success at Gran Premio Giovani
Riccardo Di Perna and Elena Savadori captured two titles and multiple podium finishes for the Circolo Schermistico Forlivese at the opening interregional round of the Gran Premio Giovani in Faenza, Il Resto del Carlino reported. The regional fencing competition marked the official start of the youth circuit, with the Forlì club securing victories across separate categories alongside several notable placements.
Category Victories and Club Rivalries in Faenza
The first-place finishes came in distinct youth brackets on the Faenza piste. Riccardo Di Perna claimed the top step of the podium in the Maschietti division for competitors born in 2016. On the women’s side, Elena Savadori won the Giovanissime category for 2015-born athletes by defeating clubmate Gemma Babbini 10-7 in an all-Forlì final match.
Quarterfinal Clashes Shape the Maschietti Bracket
Six athletes represented the Forlì club in the Maschietti event. Leonardo Mantellini finished third after the initial round-robin pools and placed fifth overall. Di Perna advanced past Mantellini with a tight 5-4 victory in the quarterfinals before securing the tournament title. Additional Forlì finishers in the category included Cesare Rossi in 13th place, Riccardo De Cristofaro in 21st, Alessandro Ferraioli in 32nd, and Filippo Bravaccini in 42nd.
Edoardo Berti Reaches Semifinals After Season Sabbatical
Edoardo Berti added another podium finish for the club in the Giovanissime age group. Seeded 43rd following an extended absence during the previous competitive season, Berti fought through the elimination rounds to reach the semifinals. His run ended against Friuli Venezia Giulia competitor Nino Alois Lichetenegger, who won their bout 10-6 to advance to the final.
Placements Across the Ragazzi and Ragazze Divisions
Additional competition results rounded out the weekend for the regional squad. Angelica Casoni posted the highest finish for the club in the Ragazze event by taking ninth place. In the corresponding Ragazzi division, Giulio Gentilini placed 20th overall.
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