Sports Festival — Municipality 2

The Sports of Municipality 2 Celebrated

The Sports Festival of Municipality 2 in Milan is a multidisciplinary event dedicated to the many sports realities of the area. It takes place at the Martesana Amphitheatre, within the Parco Martiri della Libertà Iracheni Vittime del Terrorismo, along the Martesana Canal, in the Gorla and Turro neighborhoods. It is a day designed to showcase the richness of local sports associations and to introduce new audiences to sports.

Many Disciplines, One Festival

The program offers demonstrations, open try-outs, free lessons, and children's games. The disciplines involved cover practically the entire sporting spectrum: football, rugby, volleyball, basketball, gymnastics, dance, martial arts, running, cycling, canoeing, and fitness activities, all outdoors. Those interested can try a new sport, while neighborhood associations introduce themselves and gather new registrations.

Sport as Socialization and Inclusion

The event is organized by Municipality 2 together with a network of local organizations, with NaMa – Nuovo Anfiteatro Martesana as the lead. Partners include associations such as Vo Duong Gorla (Vietnamese martial arts), AIK Milano (kung fu and Chinese disciplines), Centro La Sfera, Whanau Impresa Sociale for inclusive sport, and the Angeli del Bello volunteers for environmental care. The stated goal is to promote sport as a vector of social interaction, enhance the identity of the neighborhoods in Municipality 2, and encourage participation for everyone, at every age and condition.

A Park That Becomes an Open-Air Gym

For one day, Parco Martiri della Libertà transforms into a large open-air gym on the banks of the Martesana, one of the most beloved spots for sports and leisure in northeastern Milan. The Sports Festival is thus also an opportunity to rediscover and experience a green space that is part of the neighborhood's identity.