From the EURO at Wembley to the pavĆØ in Roubaix, passing through Tokyo for the volleyball arenas and the tennis courts, 2021 has been the glorious year for Italian sports. This success has even come in disciplines that donāt get much of the spotlight, such as polo, bocce ball, free diving fishing, aerobic gymnastics and rock climbing. The buzz is speculating on a āgrowing movement,ā āthe rebirth of Italian sport,ā āthe new Italian miracle.ā
But this story is not entirely grounded in fact, according to aĀ new Ipsos reportĀ .
This report surveyed people from 29 countries in the world on the sports they play regularly, painting a bleak picture of Italy, a country described as lazy, sedentary, disinterested in exercising either individually or in a group.
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