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Stesso Campo was presented in Livorno on 25 September. Developed by Sintomi di Felicità with Libertas Pallavolo Livorno, it is the idea of national-team athlete Giulia Aringhieri. The aim is to build a city sitting volleyball team involving people with and without disabilities: a programme getting started, not an already established team. [1]
Sitting volleyball is played seated: players move along the floor, in teams of six, on a smaller court with a lower net than standing volleyball. The International Paralympic Committee describes a sport requiring speed, technique and coordination. [2]
The first announced event is on 3 October at 10am at Magazzini Generali, via della Cinta Esterna 48/50. It offers a chance to try the sport and meet athletes and coaches, with further open sessions and gym activities planned. The council and partner Shipping Services Italia describe the project; as promoters, they do not provide an independent assessment of its future results. [1][3]
The bright side
An open taster session offers a practical way into shared sport. Building a lasting group remains the stated goal, to be followed after the launch. [1]
One idea, in simple words
Livorno has announced a project called Stesso Campo, meaning Same Court. It aims to bring people with and without disabilities together to play volleyball. The sport is called sitting volleyball. Players move along the floor, using a lower net and a smaller court. It still takes practice and teamwork. [1][2]
The idea comes from athlete Giulia Aringhieri. The first event is planned for 3 October, when people will be able to try the sport and meet athletes and coaches. As an example, imagine two new teammates learning to pass the ball before a match. The project aims to build a lasting team. For now, we know the plan: we cannot say that the team is already established or that all the sessions have happened. [1]
A little discovery to keep
What did you discover?
Straight from the source.
- Presentato in Comune il progetto sportivo e sociale Stesso Campo Comune di Livorno · 25 Sept 2026
- Sport week: Welcome to sitting volleyball International Paralympic Committee · 18 May 2020
- “Stesso Campo” — a new inclusive sports project launches in Livorno Shipping Services Italia · 25 Sept 2026
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