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ESBC 2026 Kicks Off: Rome Hosts the European Seniors Bowling Championships Official presentation on June 19, 2026, at the Campidoglio
The event will bring over 700 athletes aged 50 and older to the area, along with hundreds of accompanying persons from across Europe and Israel, confirming its status not only as a significant sporting occasion but also as an important opportunity for tourism and cultural promotion.
The competitions will take place at the Brunswick Acquacetosa, Tiam (on Viale Regina Margherita), and Mondial Bowling Ciampino centers, facilities that will become the hub of European bowling for the occasion.
The event will be officially presented during a press conference scheduled for Friday, June 19, at 11:00 a.m. in the prestigious Sala del Carroccio at the Campidoglio, the seat of the Municipality of Rome.
Representatives from institutions and the sports world will attend the press briefing, including:
- Diego Nepi Molinaris, Director General of Sport e Salute
- Alessandro Onorato, Councilor for Major Events, Tourism, and Sport (Lazio)
- Marika Rotondi, Regional Councilor for Sport (Lazio)
- Svetlana Celli, President of the Capitoline Assembly
- Alessandro Cochi, President of CONI Lazio
- Liliane Vintens, President of the ESBC
- Andrea Mancino, President of FISBB
- Cosimo Zecca, Vice President of FISBB
- Gabriele Benvenuti and Andrea Canevari, event organizers
The press conference will be broadcast live on FISBB’s social media channels, allowing the online audience to participate as well.
The initiative is being carried out with the patronage and collaboration of local and national bodies and institutions.
ESBC 2026 Press Office