Grosseto, the first edition of the Fit Festival begins

Grosseto, the first edition of the Fit Festival begins.

“Fit Festival was born from the desire to create an inclusive event – ​​comment the mayor Antonfrancesco Vivarelli Colonna and the sports councilor Fabrizio Rossi – in which not only the athletes but also their companions and family members can live an experience of sport and entertainment at 360°. As administrators, it is a source of pride for us to support the initiative because we believe in the value of sport, as a tool for growth and health, for respect for oneself and others, for integration and inclusion. The connection with the historic center demonstrates great sensitivity on the part of the organizers. Citizens will be able to have a direct experience and get to know different sporting realities up close."

In the splendid setting of La Fattoria la Principina, enriched for the occasion by large and well-kept areas dedicated to sporting activities, 100 international athletes will compete in a live competition aimed at testing their ability in different domains, thanks to workouts created by the technical director and organizer of the event, Antea Longo. Not only the race is at the center of the event. Fit Festival, in fact, wants to be a "festival" dedicated to sport and movement. The rooms of the conference area and some external areas of the structure will host a rich schedule of workshops and classes focused on different sporting practices. In addition to the presence of Antea, an athlete of international importance, the athletes and citizens themselves interested in participating will be able to count on the presence of a highly qualified and professional staff.

Fit Festival will also involve the historic center of Grosseto, trying to strengthen the link between sport and territoriality. During the race weekend, Piazza Dante will be the magical setting for some events, giving athletes and spectators an unforgettable experience.

Starting from 18pm on Saturday 30 September, the historic center of Grosseto will become the stage for one of the events of the Fit Festival competition and the sports world of the Municipality.

The evening's schedule, presented by Giulia Salvi of Virgin radio, includes:

– Presentation and launch of the 2023 edition of Fit Festival by representatives of the authorities of the Municipality of Grosseto in the presence of athletes, spectators and protagonists of the sporting world of the cities. The disabled bodybuilder, Andrea Andriulli, will also be present.

– Launch of one of the events of the Fit Festival competition which will be tackled live by all categories of athletes.

– Collateral activities carried out by local sports associations and event partners with public involvement and aimed at promoting sport and movement. Awarding of Fit Festival athletes by representatives of the authorities of the Municipality of Grosseto and celebration of sport.

The FFA Crossfit Festival will be presented and will take place in the center of Piazza Dante, while, for the other sports, the demonstration will be carried out, as follows:

– Piazza Dante for CrossFit FFA activities, Powerlifting with Vulcana Strength, Sailing with Water World, Baseball with BSC Grosseto 1952 Softball, Rugby with Grosseto Rugby Club, Circus Company with

Mantica, Kite Surf with Kite's Angel, Volleyball with Pallavolo Grosseto, MMA with MMA Singha, Pole Dance and Flag Pole with Beta Flag.

– Piazza del Duomo for Triathlon activities with SBR3 Triathlon, Freediving with Grosseto Underwater Club, Dance with Asd Odissea 2001 Dance School and Officina Movimento Arte Danza, Gymnastics with Asd Artistica Grosseto and Asd Ginnastica Grifone Grosseto, Yoga with Sankalpa Yoga, Shooting with the bow with Virtus Alma, Judo with Judo Grosseto.

High satisfaction from Antea Longo, internationally renowned athlete and organizer of the Fit Festival: “We have defined a series of sporting events of strategic importance. Together with the municipal administration, the sponsors who financed us and all those who believed in the project, on which I have been working for years, we continue to promote sport and motor-recreational activities as a tool for personal training and health. We hope that, after the success that we are certain the first edition will have, the event can become a permanent fixture in the city, involving as many activities as possible".