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Musci and Capobianco take Puglia athlete of the year awards
Bisceglie’s regional gala also recognises emerging talent and preparations for the Mediterranean Games.
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Anna Musci and Davide Capobianco were named Puglia’s athletes of the year at the regional gala in Bisceglie. Musci’s 2025 achievements included under-23 European Throwing Cup shot put silver, while Capobianco won Italian under-23 400m hurdles bronze.
Viviana Marinelli received the talent of the year award after winning the Italian junior road 10km title. Pole vaulter Gabriele Belardi earned a special award, and his coach Lorenzo Giusto was recognised as coach of the year.
Regional president Eusebio Haliti reported more than 300 competitions and a record 268 affiliated clubs. Looking toward the Mediterranean Games in Taranto, he described planned infrastructure including a 200m indoor facility in Taranto and additional indoor venues in Bisceglie and Foggia.
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