Trofeo
Anassilao
The Trofeo Anassilao was created to unite the two shores of the Strait through sport. From 19 to 22 November 2026, Reggio Calabria hosts its fifth edition: swimming, MMA and artistic roller skating competitions, conferences, an excursion in Aspromonte and an Open Sports Village, all organised by Italica Sport.
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Training sessions, meetings, conferences and excursion
Created to unite the Strait, now an international event
The Trofeo Anassilao was born with a precise idea: to unite the two shores of the Strait through sport, as Anaxilas of Rhegion did over 2,500 years ago. The tyrant who brought Rhegion and Zancle together and won at the Olympic Games of 480 BC, he was the first Olympic champion in the history of Reggio.
That message set a journey in motion. Born as an initiative of the Strait, the Trophy has grown edition after edition into an event of international scope with its fifth edition. Reggio Calabria is easy to reach: find out how to get here.
The tyrant of Rhegion unites the two shores of the Strait and wins at Olympia: the idea of a sport that unites is born.
Competitive and Paralympic swimming, water polo and artistic roller skating, with clubs from all over Calabria and Sicily.
Three sports, four days, athletes and delegations from all over Italy and abroad. For the first time, Mixed Martial Arts, with the Mediterranean MMA Open Cup.
Three champions at the Trophy
Special guests: Raoul Allegranti, Filippo Magnini and Alessio Sakara.
Raoul Allegranti
European artistic roller skating champion and member of the Italian National Team.
- Reigning world vice-champion in artistic roller skating
- European champion in artistic roller skating
- On the podium at the World Championships, World Skate Games Barcelona 2019
Filippo Magnini
Born in Pesaro in 1982, he is one of the names that have shaped the history of Italian swimming. For over a decade he was a leading figure on the international stage.
- Two-time world champion in the 100 m freestyle: Montreal 2005 and Melbourne 2007
- Olympic bronze in the 4×200 freestyle relay, Athens 2004
Alessio Sakara
“Il Legionario”, born in Rome in 1981, is a pioneer of Italian MMA and a familiar face to the wider public as a television presenter.
- First Italian to fight in the UFC, from 2005 to 2013
- BKFC world champion: in October 2025, aged 44, he beat Chris Camozzi in front of more than 8,000 spectators in Rome
- Bellator, Cage Warriors, M-1 Global; Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt
Friday 20, 16:00 – 19:00 · MMA training camp at Parco Caserta Sport Village.
The Thursday and Friday programme
Two days devoted to culture, schools and the local area. On Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 the competitions take place: the programme and schedule for each event are in the sections dedicated to each sport.
Discovering Aspromonte and Reggio Calabria
An experience between mountains and sea, designed for athletes, accompanying persons and national and international delegations.
Local areaDeparture by coach from Reggio to Santo Stefano in Aspromonte and Gambarie (booking required), with a welcome from the Municipality.
Local areaWelcome at the Italica Sport Mountain Village, in the greenery of the Park.
EnvironmentWorkshop “Sport, nature and protection of Aspromonte” on biodiversity and responsible use of the territory, with the Park’s guides.
NatureGuided visit to the Aspromonte National Park and Gambarie, with views over the Strait.
FlavoursFree lunch featuring typical Aspromonte products.
CultureReturn to Reggio and a walk along the Lungomare Falcomatà, Corso Garibaldi and the Aragonese Castle.
SportArtistic roller skating training session with Raoul Allegranti, European champion. Details
Opening day: institutions, schools, culture
The institutional, social and cultural heart of the Trophy, between the Cineteatro Odeon and Parco Caserta Sport Village.
CeremonyOfficial opening at the Cineteatro Odeon with the institutions, including the Calabria Region: the story of Anaxilas and the vision of the Trophy are told.
CultureScreening of the video dedicated to the area: from the beaches of the Ionian Sea to the forests of Aspromonte, from the seafront to the Riace Bronzes.
SocialConference “Sport Against Bullying: the Courage to Say No” with Alessio Sakara, in front of students from the city’s schools, followed by an open meeting with young people.
SportArtistic roller skating training session with Raoul Allegranti, European champion. Details
HealthConference “Sport and Food Culture: Eat to Win”, a seminar on nutrition education and sports nutrition with Dr Claudio Pecorella, FIGC Nutrition Biologist, in partnership with the Italian Association of Biologists and under the patronage of the National Order of Biologists of Calabria. At Parco Caserta Sport Village, from 15:30 to 18:00.
InnovationClassroom “Sport & Innovation in the Water”: underwater music for a new way to experience aqua fitness, from 15:30 to 18:00.
ArtGuided visit to the National Museum of Reggio Calabria and the Riace Bronzes, masterpieces of 5th-century BC Greek sculpture.
SportMMA training camp with Alessio Sakara at Parco Caserta Sport Village, from 16:00 to 19:00. Book the MMA camp with Sakara
Sport and Food Culture: Eat to Win
A conference on nutrition education and sports nutrition for young athletes, students and families.
Led by Dr Claudio Pecorella, FIGC Nutrition Biologist, in partnership with the Italian Association of Biologists and under the patronage of the National Order of Biologists of Calabria. It explores how nutrition supports performance, recovery and the growth of young athletes.
The Trophy competitions
Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 November: artistic roller skating, swimming and MMA. Each sport has its own section with programme, venue, regulations and contacts. Getting here is easy: find out how to get here.
Official Skate Italia competitionGo to the roller skating competition→
Official FIN competitionGo to the swimming competition→
Official Federkombat competitionGo to the MMA competition→
Artistic roller skating
Official Skate Italia competitionArtistic roller skating · Primi Passi and Giovani Promesse
Two competition days on the Pista Pino Labate at Parco Caserta Sport Village, across the various competitive categories. Roller skating is a long-standing part of the Trophy: in past editions it has brought clubs from all over Calabria and Sicily to Reggio.
Roller skating programme
| Saturday 21 November | Sunday 22 November |
|---|---|
| First competition day on the Pista Pino Labate, with the Primi Passi and Giovani Promesse categories. All day long, the Open Sports Village at Parco Caserta. | Second competition day, starting at 8:30. Presentation of the Premio Anassilao 2026 to the club with the highest total score. |
Times for individual categories depend on the number of entries: for information, write to the roller skating secretariat.
Venue: Pista Pino Labate
Pista Pino Labate · Parco Caserta Sport Village
Via Parco Caserta 1 · 89124 Reggio Calabria, Italy
Regulations and information for competitors
The Skate Italia Regulations 2025-2026 (rev. 10.01.2026) apply to the Primi Passi and Giovani Promesse categories. The essential rules, in brief.
Who can enter
- Athletes registered with Skate Italia, with a valid medical certificate (non-competitive or competitive)
- Competition is in the “Free” programme only
- Boys and girls compete in separate rankings in the Primi Passi
Categories
- Primi Passi, by year of birth
- Giovani Promesse: 2020/2019 · 2018/2017 · 2016/2015 · 2014/2013 · 2012/2011 · 2010 and earlier
Scoring
- Two scores: technical content and artistic content
- Panel of 3 judges, rankings using the White system
Programme duration
| Primi Passi | da 1:30 a 2:00 |
| Giovani Promesse A and B · Style A | 2:00 |
| Giovani Promesse C, D, E · Style B | da 2:00 a 2:30 |
| Giovani Promesse F and G · Style C | da 2:30 a 3:00 |
10-second tolerance.
Costumes and music
- Costumes: no restrictions on bodysuits
- Music: no restrictions on spoken or narrated content in the music
On the rink
- Athletes are accompanied by coaches or basic instructors registered with Skate Italia
- For entries and fees write to pattinaggio@italicasport.it
Rink practice
Unofficial rink practice. For information and bookings: pattinaggio@italicasport.it
How to reach Reggio Calabria: by air, train or car →
Information and entries
Your request is delivered directly to pattinaggio@italicasport.it. If the form does not work, please write to this address.
Trofeo information lineCall +39 333 820 6939Message us on WhatsApp
Raoul Allegranti
Training sessionsTrain with Raoul Allegranti
Two training sessions with the reigning world vice-champion and European champion of artistic roller skating, a member of the Italian National Team, ahead of the Saturday and Sunday competitions.
- Two sessions: Thursday at 17:00 and Friday at 15:00
- With a champion: skating skills with Raoul Allegranti
- Work on the rink: three outside, three inside, turns, mohawks and body movement
- On the eve of the competition: artistic roller skating on the Pista Pino Labate, Saturday 21 and Sunday 22
Raoul Allegranti is the artistic roller skating special guest of the Trophy: reigning world vice-champion, European champion and member of the Italian National Team, on the podium at the World Championships at the World Skate Games in Barcelona 2019.
Skate with Raoul Allegranti
Training sessions on Thursday 19 November at 17:00 and Friday 20 November at 15:00
Swimming
Official FIN competitionItalian Swimming Federation (FIN)
Two days of racing in the pool at Parco Caserta Sport Village: young swimmers and senior athletes from across Italy, with live streaming on the organiser’s channels.
Swimming race programme
| Saturday 21 November | Sunday 22 November | |
|---|---|---|
| Morning | 100 backstroke 200 individual medley FINP races (Paralympic athletes) 50 butterfly 400 freestyle (max 12 M/F) |
200 backstroke 100 freestyle 50 breaststroke 200 butterfly 800 freestyle, women (max 6) |
| Afternoon | 50 freestyle 200 breaststroke 100 butterfly 400 individual medley (max 12 M/F) 200 freestyle 4×100 medley relay · Esordienti A and Open, M/F |
50 backstroke 100 breaststroke 1500 freestyle, men (max 6) 4×100 freestyle relay · Esordienti A and Open, M/F 18:30 · Swimming and roller-skating awards ceremony: Filippo Magnini presents the Trofeo Anassilao to the winning club, the Trofeo del Tiranno to the winning club’s coach and the Coppa dell’Olimpo for the best technical performance |
Starts take place with the swimmers of the previous heat still in the water. The organisers may adjust the number of participants or close entries early to ensure the schedule is respected.
Venue: the pool
Parco Caserta Sport Village pool
Via Parco Caserta 1 · 89124 Reggio Calabria, Italy
25-metre pool, 6 lanes, starting blocks with back-plates and devices
Registration and rules
Entries via the FIN portal only
Entries to the swimming tournament are made exclusively through the portal of the Italian Swimming Federation, at www.federnuoto.it. Times not recorded on the portal will not be accepted.
Who can enter
- Athletes registered with FIN for the 2026/2027 season
- Men’s section: Esordienti A, R14, Ragazzi, Juniores, Open
- Women’s section: Esordienti A, Ragazze, Juniores, Open
- Unlimited number of athletes per club
- Esordienti A: maximum 4 events; other categories and Open: maximum 5
- 400 freestyle, 400 individual medley, 800 and 1500 freestyle for Open athletes only
- Relays: one per club, per category and per gender
Fees and payment
- €9 per athlete per event
- €16 per relay
- Payment by bank transfer to SSD Italica Sport Srl: bank details are in the PDF flyer; reference: race entry balance – team name
- Matters not covered here are governed by the current FIN regulations
Awards
- Medal to the top three finishers, men and women, in each category (Esordienti A, R14, Ragazzi, Juniores and Open): the winner is the athlete with the best FINA points total across their events
- Coppa dell’Olimpo for the best technical performance, men and women, according to FINA points
- Trofeo del Tiranno to the coach of the club winning the 5th Trofeo Anassilao
- 5th Trofeo Anassilao to the top-ranked club by total FINA points; trophies to the second- and third-placed clubs
- Prize for the winning club courtesy of sponsor Swim Lab
Organisation
- Officials from G.U.G. FIN Calabria and automatic timing by F.I.C.R. Calabria
- Live video streaming on the organiser’s channels
- Access to the pool, changing rooms and stands is reserved for athletes and coaches
- Parents and accompanying persons: access to the Sports Centre for restrooms, refreshment point and common areas
How to reach Reggio Calabria: by air, train or car →
Organisational information
Your request is delivered directly to a.rossi@italicasport.it. If the form does not work, please write to this address.
Trofeo information lineCall +39 333 820 6939Message us on WhatsApp
Filippo Magnini
Swimming special guestMeet Filippo Magnini
Two days at Parco Caserta Sport Village with one of the greatest names in Italian swimming: Filippo Magnini meets athletes and spectators, both morning and afternoon.
- Selfies and meetings with athletes, families and the public
- Interviews and moments with the champion
- Sunday 22, 18:30: presents the Trofeo Anassilao and the Coppa dell’Olimpo
Born in Pesaro in 1982, Filippo Magnini is one of the names that have shaped the history of Italian swimming. For over a decade he was a leading figure on the international stage. He is the swimming special guest of the Trophy.
Meet Filippo Magnini
Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 November · Parco Caserta Sport Village
MMA
Official Federkombat competitionMediterranean MMA Open CupOn 21 and 22 November 2026 Reggio Calabria hosts the Trofeo Anassilao – Mediterranean MMA Open Cup, a national MMA event open to international participation, organised by Italica Sport SSD and already included in the official federal calendar.
Two days devoted to mixed martial arts, with competitions in the disciplines of MMA Full Contact, MMA Light e MMA Submission (MMA SUB), organised by age group, weight category and technical level according to the applicable regulations. Special guest: Alessio Sakara.
Tournament programme
| Time | Saturday 21 November | Sunday 22 November |
|---|---|---|
| 08:00–10:00 | Welcome of athletes and clubs, checks and briefing | |
| 10:00–13:00 | MMA SUB · youth | MMA SUB · Junior and Senior, finals |
| 14:00–16:30 | MMA Light · youth | MMA Light · Junior and Senior |
| 16:30–18:30 | MMA Full Contact | Full Contact · eliminations and finals |
| 19:30–22:30 | Gala · Night 1 · advanced fighters | Gala · Night 2 · Main Event and final awards |
Morning: MMA SUB · Afternoon: MMA Light and Full Contact · Evening: Gala. The programme may be adapted to the final number of entries.
Venue: Palazzetto Pianeta Viola
Palazzetto Pianeta Viola “Massimo Mazzetto”
Via Reggio Modena, 20 · 89133 Reggio Calabria RC, Italy
Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 November. Caged fighting areas, qualified technical and refereeing staff, medical assistance and an organisation dedicated to safety and to the promotion of athletes.
Entries and fees
Disciplines
- MMA: Full Contact and Light (controlled contact)
- MMA SUB: MMA Submission
Entry fees
- First discipline: €27
- Second discipline: +€10
- Late entry (10 to 16 November): €37 for the first discipline and €20 for the second
Dates
- Entries open: 1 October 2026
- Entries close: 16 November 2026, 24:00 (no extensions)
Regulations
Age groups, weight categories and technical levels according to the regulations applicable to each discipline.
How to reach Reggio Calabria: by air, train or car →
Information and entries
Your request is delivered directly to mma@italicasport.it. If the form does not work, please write to this address.
Trofeo information lineCall +39 333 820 6939Message us on WhatsApp
Alessio Sakara
Online entriesTrain with Alessio Sakara
Three hours on the mat with the first Italian to fight in the UFC. An open MMA camp on the afternoon of the Trophy’s opening day, at Parco Caserta Sport Village.
- One master, three hours: technique and working method straight from “Il Legionario”
- Open camp: for anyone who wants to train with one of the best-known names in Italian MMA
- At the heart of the Trophy: afternoon of the opening day, just steps from the competitions
Registration is possible online only, through the Parco Caserta shop.
“Il Legionario”, born in Rome in 1981, is a pioneer of Italian MMA and a familiar face to the wider public as a television presenter. He has fought in the UFC, Bellator, Cage Warriors and M-1 Global, and is the special guest of the Trophy.
Sport Against Bullying: the Courage to Say No
For years Alessio Sakara has brought a message of respect and courage into schools. At the Cineteatro Odeon he meets students from the city’s schools in a conference followed by an open meeting with young people.
Step onto the mat with Alessio Sakara
Friday 20 November, 16:00 – 19:00 · Parco Caserta Sport Village, Reggio Calabria
Anaxilas, the champion who united two shores
Tyrant of Rhegion around 500 BC, Anaxilas was the first to politically unite the two banks of the Strait, creating a state that included present-day Reggio Calabria and Zancle, today’s Messina. Under his rule the city knew its greatest splendour in the ancient Mediterranean.
He was also an athlete: in 480 BC, at the 73rd Olympiad, he won the mule-drawn chariot race. The triumph was celebrated by the poet Simonides of Ceos and stamped on the silver coins of Reggio and Messina. Aristotle recounts that, after the victory, he held a sumptuous banquet inviting all the Greeks present at Olympia.
The mountain with a sea view
The Aspromonte National Park, with ancient forests, waterfalls and views over the Strait and Mount Etna.
Reggio by the sea
The Lungomare Falcomatà, described by D’Annunzio as “the most beautiful kilometre in Italy”, Corso Garibaldi and the Aragonese Castle, a fortress overlooking the historic centre.
The Riace Bronzes
The National Museum houses the celebrated Bronzes, masterpieces of 5th-century BC Greek sculpture and a symbol of Calabria around the world.
The flavours of Calabria
From the ’nduja of Spilinga to Aspromonte cheeses, from DOP extra virgin olive oil to Cirò wine: the typical products of Calabrian tradition.
Parco Caserta Sport Village
Via Parco Caserta 1 · 89124 Reggio Calabria, Italy
The sporting heart of the Trophy: the pool for the swimming races, the Pista Pino Labate for artistic roller skating and the spaces of the Open Sports Village, where everyone can stop by, play and take part.
Friday 20 November
- 15:30–18:00 · Conference “Sport and Food Culture: Eat to Win”, with Dr Claudio Pecorella
- 15:30–18:00 · Classroom “Sport & Innovation in the Water”: aqua fitness with underwater music
- 16:00–19:00 · MMA training camp with Alessio Sakara
Saturday 21 and Sunday 22
- Swimming races in the pool, from Esordienti to Open
- Artistic roller skating on the Pista Pino Labate
- Finals and awards ceremonies, with Filippo Magnini and Raoul Allegranti
- Open Sports Village for the entire duration of the competitions
Cineteatro Odeon
The theatre that opens the Trophy: institutions, schools and culture come together on the opening day.
CeremonyOfficial opening with the institutions, including the Calabria Region: the story of Anaxilas and the vision of the Trophy are told.
CultureScreening of the video dedicated to the area: from the beaches of the Ionian Sea to the forests of Aspromonte, from the seafront to the Riace Bronzes.
Social“Sport Against Bullying: the Courage to Say No”, a conference with Alessio Sakara in front of students from the city’s schools.
Italica Sport Mountain Village
Gambarie d’Aspromonte · Santo Stefano in Aspromonte
A day between mountains and sea, designed for athletes, accompanying persons and delegations: the Aspromonte National Park, with ancient forests and views over the Strait and Mount Etna.
What we do
- Welcome at the Italica Sport Mountain Village, in the greenery of the Park
- Workshop “Sport, nature and protection of Aspromonte”, with the Park’s guides
- Guided visit to the Aspromonte National Park and Gambarie
- Free lunch featuring typical Aspromonte products
How to reach Reggio Calabria
↓Reggio Calabria
We are here to help: logistical support for your travel (arrivals, departures and transfers) and accommodation through our partner rates.
The event venues
Five venues between Reggio Calabria and Aspromonte. Open the map for directions.
Parco Caserta Sport Village
Pool and Pista Pino Labate · Via Parco Caserta 1, 89124 Reggio Calabria, Italy
Friday 20, Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 November
- Friday 20 · 15:30Conference “Eat to Win”
- Friday 20 · 16:00MMA camp with Alessio Sakara
- Saturday 21 and Sunday 22Swimming races
- Saturday 21 and Sunday 22Artistic roller skating races
Cineteatro Odeon
Reggio Calabria
Friday 20 November · opening ceremony and conference
- Friday 20 · 10:00Opening ceremony
- Friday 20 · 11:00Conference “Sport Against Bullying”
Palazzetto Pianeta Viola “Massimo Mazzetto”
Via Reggio Modena 20 · 89133 Reggio Calabria, Italy
Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 November · Mediterranean MMA Open Cup
- Saturday 21 and Sunday 22Mediterranean MMA Open Cup
Italica Sport Mountain Village
Gambarie d’Aspromonte
Thursday 19 November · day in Aspromonte
- Thursday 19 NovemberDay in Aspromonte and Thursday programme
National Museum of Reggio Calabria · Riace Bronzes
Reggio Calabria
Friday 20 November, 16:00 – 18:00 · guided visit
- Friday 20 · 16:00Guided visit to the Riace Bronzes
Stay in Reggio Calabria with the Trophy’s partner rates
Partner accommodation is available in Reggio Calabria for athletes, accompanying persons, families, clubs and delegations, with conditions reserved for Trophy participants. For availability, rates and bookings, call the information line: we will recommend the solutions best suited to your dates and party size. If you are travelling from afar, we also provide logistical support for your transfers: find out how to reach Reggio Calabria.
Athletes, families and clubs
Solutions for individuals, groups and delegations staying in Reggio Calabria during the Trophy.
From 19 to 22 November 2026
Dates can be adapted to your race schedule. We recommend requesting accommodation well in advance.
Call or message us on WhatsApp
Tell us your dates, party size and the sport you are entering: we will reply with the partner rates currently available.
Send us your dates
Complete the form: your request goes to the Trophy secretariat and we will reply with the partner accommodation available. If you prefer, use the information line above.
The Open Sports Village
For the entire duration of the competitions Parco Caserta Sport Village is a meeting place open to everyone, with activities, games, music and workshops alongside the competitions.
Games and sport
- Circuits and mini-tournaments for children and teenagers aged 3 to 15
- Guided fitness with qualified instructors and a weights and cardio room open to guests
- Adapted sports activities and spaces designed to welcome everyone
Music and traditions
- The Zampognari of Cardeto, an expression of the heritage of the Aspromonte and Reggio area
- Choreographies by ASD APS Stardust Danza e Spettacolo
- Entertainment for all ages
Workshops
- Creativity, healthy lifestyles and respect for the environment
- “Sport & Innovation in the Water”: aqua fitness with underwater music
- Nutrition education with Dr Claudio Pecorella
Schools and young people
- Anti-bullying conference with Alessio Sakara, Friday 20 at 11:00
- Meeting with students from the city’s schools
Innovation
- Entries and results managed through digital platforms
- Underwater audio technology in the pool
Care for the environment
- An event organised with care to reduce its environmental impact and promote responsible behaviour
Sport in Reggio Calabria
Follow the Trophy online
The Trofeo Anassilao competitions live on the Italica Sport YouTube channel: choose the sport you want to follow.
Swimming
Swimming races at Parco Caserta Sport Village.
Artistic Roller Skating
Competition on the Pista Pino Labate · Parco Caserta Sport Village.
MMA
Competition at the Palazzetto Pianeta Viola “Massimo Mazzetto”.
Write to us
For information about swimming, artistic roller skating e MMA (entries, regulations, schedules, training camps) write directly to the dedicated emails: a.rossi@italicasport.it for swimming, pattinaggio@italicasport.it for roller skating, mma@italicasport.it for MMA. Write to us as well for logistical support with transfers and for partner accommodation (how to reach Reggio Calabria). For everything else (conferences, excursion, village, logistics, accreditation) please complete the form: your request goes to the Trophy secretariat.
We look forward to welcoming you to Reggio Calabria
From 19 to 22 November 2026. Full programme, regulations and updates on the Italica Sport website. How to reach Reggio Calabria.
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