Paola Mora Reelected Coni di Trento President
Paola Mora to Lead Trento Coni Through 2028 Olympics
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TRENTO – Paola Mora has been re-elected as president of the Provincial Committee of Trento Coni, securing her third term as the top coordinator of sports in the Trentino region. Her leadership will extend through the next olympic quadrennial, culminating in the Los Angeles games in 2028.
The election took place April 12 in Room Rusconi at the coni Palace, located in via della Malpensada. Forty-two voting representatives from sports federations, sports promotion organizations, and sports disciplines associated with Coni were present.
Mora’s Historic Tenure
Mora is the first, and currently only, woman in Italian sports to hold such a high-ranking government position in a region renowned for its strong sporting tradition.A graduate in political economy from the University of Trento and professor at RCS Academy Business School, Mora balanced academic pursuits with athletic endeavors in her youth. Before dedicating herself to managing her family’s hotel in Val di Ledro, she participated in several sports.
Her managerial career includes a successful relaunch of sailing on Lake Ledro, where she served as president for 18 years.She also held the position of vice-president of the XIV Committee area of the Italian Sailing Federation from 2000 to 2008. From 2010 to 2016, she was vice-president of Coni Trento before being elected president on March 4, 2017.
In 2019, Mora launched the Association of Sports Managers Women: Sport, Management, Leadership, an association focused on promoting sports culture, gender equality, and the training of sports managers. Since 2021, she has represented the Coni regional committees of the northern area in the National Council.
Council Members Elected
Alongside Mora’s re-election,other representatives were chosen for key positions. Amos Mosaner,gold medalist in curling at the beijing 2022 Olympics,was elected as the athletes’ representative. Massimo Eccel, former vice president of Coni Trento, will serve as the technicians’ representative. Giuseppe Simoni will represent associated sports disciplines, and Daniel Mazzini will represent sports promotion bodies.
Cristina Bellante (Fisi), Lorenza Campese (Fipav), and Mauro Pederzolli (FIP) were elected as representatives of the sports federations. Massimo Bernardoni, president of the Italian Paralympic Committee of Trento, is also a member of the Council.
Challenges and Opportunities Ahead
“The most difficult four-year period for Italian and Trentino sport has ended,” said Mora,”which immediately put us to the test with the COVID pandemic and the complexities implemented by the sport reform law,with many critical issues and difficulties of interpretation at the expense of a world that is based on volunteering.”
Mora emphasized the challenges ahead, including the Olympic games of Milan-Cortina and the Youth Olympics of the Dolomites-Valtellina
, events where Trentino will play a significant role, particularly in Nordic disciplines. She also highlighted ongoing projects such as the Volunteer Academy and Olympic initiatives in schools, with a focus on re-engaging young people in sports.
“We still have many projects to conclude and relaunch,starting from the Volunteer Academy,the Olympic projects in the school,and above all identify the key to convince young people who have abandoned sport to a practice more suited to their expectations,” Mora stated.”I would like to thank all the members of the Executive Council and the Outgoing council. We leave with great enthusiasm, together with a new group that includes confirmed managers and other great fans of great thickness. I’m sure we will do a good job together.”
coni Trento Council Members
- President: Paola Mora
- Athletes Representative: Amos Mosaner
- Technicians Representative: Massimo Eccel
- Representatives Sports federations: Cristina Bellante, Lorenza Campese, Mauro Pederzolli
- DSA Representative (Associated Sports disciplines): Giuseppe Simoni
- EPS Representative (Sports Promotion Bodies): Daniel Mazzini
# Paola mora to Lead trento Coni Through 2028 Olympics: Your Top Questions Answered
Welcome to a comprehensive look at the re-election of Paola Mora as the president of the Provincial Committee of Trento Coni! In this Q&A, we’ll delve into the details, explore her achievements, and uncover the future of sports in the Trentino region.
## who is Paola Mora?
Paola Mora has been re-elected as the president of the Provincial Committee of Trento Coni. This marks her third term leading sports in the Trentino region,extending through the 2028 Olympics. She is a prominent figure in Italian sports.
## What is Coni?
The “Coni” mentioned in the article stands for the National Olympic Committee of Italy (Comitato Olimpico Nazionale Italiano).The Provincial Committee of Trento Coni is the local branch responsible for coordinating sports activities and promoting sports in the Trentino region.
## What is the importance of Paola Mora’s re-election?
Paola Mora’s re-election is significant as it secures her leadership through the next Olympic quadrennial, culminating in the Los Angeles games in 2028. This continuity ensures a stable direction for sports development in Trentino.
## When and where was the election held?
The election took place on April 12 in Room Rusconi at the Coni Palace, located in via della Malpensada. Forty-two representatives from various sports organizations were present to vote.
## What are some of Paola Mora’s major achievements?
Mora has a long history of leadership and dedication:
- She is the first and currently only woman in Italian sports to hold such a high-ranking government position in the Trentino region.
- Successfully relaunched sailing on Lake Ledro, serving as president for 18 years.
- Held the position of vice-president of the XIV Committee area of the Italian Sailing Federation from 2000 to 2008.
- Served as vice-president of Coni Trento from 2010 to 2016 before becoming president in 2017.
- Launched the Association of Sports Managers Women in 2019.
- Has represented the Coni regional committees of the northern area in the National Council since 2021.
## Who else was elected to the Council?
Alongside Paola Mora,several other representatives were elected to the Council. Here’s a fast overview:
| Position | Representative |
|---|---|
| Athletes’ Representative | Amos Mosaner (Olympic gold medalist in curling) |
| Technicians’ Representative | Massimo eccel |
| representatives of Sports Federations | Cristina Bellante,Lorenza Campese,Mauro Pederzolli |
| Associated Sports Disciplines Representative | Giuseppe Simoni |
| Sports Promotion Bodies Representative | Daniel Mazzini |
| Italian Paralympic Committee of Trento | Massimo Bernardoni (also a member of the Council) |
## What challenges and opportunities lie ahead for Coni Trento?
Mora has emphasized the challenges following the challenging four-year period for Italian and Trentino sport. Challenges include the COVID-19 pandemic and the complexities of the sport reform law. Opportunities include the Olympic games of Milan-Cortina and the Youth Olympics of the Dolomites-Valtellina, where Trentino will play a significant role. Moreover, ongoing projects, like the Volunteer Academy and Olympic initiatives in schools.
## What is the Volunteer Academy?
The Volunteer Academy is one of the ongoing projects that Paola Mora is focusing on. The Academy and related projects seek to re-engage young people in sports.