September 22, 2024, 7:40pm
A day of celebration dedicated to sports and on psychophysical well-being. Sunday 22 September, at Peprayersthe fourth edition of Sportcity Daythe key activity promoted by the Sporticity Foundation operating in the national territory since 2020 promoting an active lifestyle thanks to the collaboration of bodies, local institutions, sports associations and new stakeholders. also Perugia shines as one of the 160 Italian cities that celebrate sport and health through different disciplines. Al Pala Bartonthe focus is there martial artswith demonstrations by Jujistu Invictus, Lotta_Fijlkam Umbria, Judo Fijlkam Umbria, Gruppo Sportivo Fiamme Oro – Youth Section Perugia, Kung Fu Tai Chi-Kickboxing- Italy CKA, Taekwondo Fortebraccio, Karate-MGA Fijlkam Umbria, New Energy Triathlon, ASD Perugia Table Tennis and that promotes the education and training value of these disciplines. on Pellini swimming poolInstead, swimming competitions, synchronized swimming performances and water polo games took place, offering spectators exciting performances and moments of pure athletics coordinated by Amatori Nuoto and Libertas Rari Nantes. In place in front of Pala Barton IN Moto encounter Fabio Celaia for a series of lessons and tests of mini motorcycles for minors aimed at increasing knowledge and education on the road to drive vehicles. The sports councilor participated in the event Pierluigi Vossiwho emphasized how important sport is for the well-being not only of the young, but also of the not-so-young, reiterating the importance of promoting physical activities that can be used at all ages. Perugia thus shows a strong adherence to Values of Sportcity Daycreate an inclusive environment where health and sport are the center of the day.
This year the event got a record of members with more than 160 cities, launched The Republic of Action. An idea that will come true due to the active presence of more than 500,000 people in total Italy ready to show how it is possible to nurture the psycho-physical well-being of citizens simply by offering urban spaces to practice physical activity and start transforming them into true Health Hubs. Over 90 activities proposals in all regions, with more than 700 associations involved and more than 1500 qualified event operators that will make citizens of all ages and physical conditions experience a day dedicated to well-being. From 17 towns that participated in the first edition in 2021 to more than 160 this year, from 30,000 active people to half a million expected for today’s event.