Luciano Buonfiglio: New CONI President Elected
- Luciano Buonfiglio,75,has been elected as the new president of the Italian National Olympic Committee (CONI),succeeding giovanni malagò after 12 years. Buonfiglio, who has led the Federcanoa for 20...
- The election saw Buonfiglio triumph over Luca pancalli, former president of the CIP, who received 34 votes.
- Pancalli acknowledged Buonfiglio's victory and pledged collaboration.
luciano Buonfiglio, teh new CONI president, is set to reshape the future of Italian sports. The 75-year-old, a seasoned leader in the canoe federation, decisively won the election, succeeding Giovanni Malagò. Buonfiglio’s primary objective is to unite the Olympic body and foster stronger relationships with the government, ensuring strategic sports planning and financial backing.He plans a four-year plan to boost Italian sports performance. news Directory 3 is following this pivotal shift closely. Addressing the concerns surrounding political influence, Buonfiglio emphasizes the importance of professionalism and action. Discover what’s next as he sets the stage for collaboration within the sports and health sectors.
luciano buonfiglio Elected CONI President,Prioritizing Italian Sports
Luciano Buonfiglio,75,has been elected as the new president of the Italian National Olympic Committee (CONI),succeeding giovanni malagò after 12 years. Buonfiglio, who has led the Federcanoa for 20 years, secured 47 out of 81 votes during the elective national council held in Rome.
The election saw Buonfiglio triumph over Luca pancalli, former president of the CIP, who received 34 votes. Buonfiglio expressed optimism,stating,”I can’t wait to start. I don’t fear anything,” signaling a focus on the future of Italian sports and the importance of strategic sports planning.
Pancalli acknowledged Buonfiglio’s victory and pledged collaboration. Andrea Abadi, the minister for sport and young people, also assured Buonfiglio of “immediate and full collaboration” to enhance efficiency.
Franco Carraro, another candidate, withdrew and urged unity within the Olympic Committee, emphasizing better dialogue with politics and synergy with sport and health. Buonfiglio thanked Malagò for his commitment and stressed his desire to focus on action rather than words.
Buonfiglio aims to re-aggregate the Olympic body, addressing past tensions with the government and improving relations between sport and health sectors. He plans to create a four-year plan with the government and sports and health officials. He also spoke with Giancarlo Giorgetti of the MEF, emphasizing the importance of financial support for sports.
Addressing concerns about political influence, Buonfiglio stated, “The low shots are obvious, but I am the representative of sport, someone else in part of politics.” He clarified that friendship is not necessary for achieving results,professionalism is key.
What’s next
Buonfiglio will focus on setting up meetings with the general secretary and junta to develop a four-year plan, emphasizing collaboration with government and sports and health sectors to boost italian sports performance.