Latina: “Sportswoman and Sportsman of the Year” - 2nd edition, nominations open for the most anticipated event of the year in the world of Pontine sports

There is time until January 20th to submit applications. The municipal department of Sport and Youth Policies has issued the notice for expressions of interest, available on the institution's institutional website, aimed at the presentation of proposals of excellence that have distinguished themselves for performance, commitment or contribution to the development of sport in the year 2024.

Expressions of interest may be submitted by the following entities: Coni; Cip; National and Paralympic sports federations; Sports promotion bodies; Associated and Paralympic disciplines; Amateur sports associations (Asd); Amateur sports clubs (Ssd); Benemerite; individual athletes; sports technicians; sports managers; other private entities. The necessary forms for submitting applications can also be downloaded from the Municipality's website.

The awards will be presented on February 25th at the D'Annunzio theatre, where an event entirely dedicated to sport will take place.

"Sports activities in our city – he underlined Mayor Matilde Celentano – has characterized and continues to characterize an important dimension in the quality of individual and collective life of residents, also achieving the goal of strengthening the sense of community, allowing people of different generations and cultures to connect through common values ​​such as respect and solidarity. I am very proud to return to the D'Annunzio theater for the awarding of prizes to the most deserving. Last year we awarded sportsmen and women who have achieved national and international goals, and also people who have distinguished themselves in sports for their commitment and passion. It was an inclusive, successful and highly appreciated event and for this I thank the Sports Councilor Andrea Chiarato and all the Municipality staff who made the event possible and who are now working on the second edition."

"The positive result of the first edition, characterised by a large participation – added theCouncilor Chiarato – has demonstrated the validity of the event, which is also highly appreciated at a national level. In this second edition, we aim to amplify interest and involvement. February 25th at the theatre will be a celebration of sport and inclusive sport, also strengthening those principles of participation, sharing and solidarity that have allowed Latina to deserve the title Aces of European Community of Sport 2024 together with the Pontina Sport CommunityThe event of February 25th is the most anticipated event of the year in the world of sports in Pontine".

"On December 26, 2025 – anticipated Councilor Chiarato – Latina will host the passage of the Olympic Flame. This will allow us to display the Olympic logo in all the events that will take place this year, including the awards ceremony on February 25th. Milano-Curtain".