Luciano Buonfiglio was elected president of the Coni for the four-year period 2025-2028 at the first ballot of the elective national council of the Olympic Committee. He obtained 47 preferences (at the first round 41 were enough) out of 81, beating Luca Pancalli who had 34 preferences.
“Thanks Giovanni for what you have done in these 12 years. First of all, I would like to underline the correctness of Luca Pancalli to whom my affectionate greeting goes and I cannot fail to underline the presence of the members that is, that is with us: an added value, Italy is the protagonist in the world and they represent us “. These are the first words of Luciano Buonfiglio as president of the Coni. “A hug to the presidents of the international federations we must be aware of the skills at this table and we must commit ourselves to reaching the international boarding, only if you are there can you be the protagonist,” added Buonfiglio, 74 years old, originally from Naples, since 2005 number one of the Italian Kayak canoe Federation.
