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Tarvisio, 18 gennaio 2026 – Tarvisio, January 18, 2026 – Emma Aicher claimed a superb victory in today’s SuperG on the “Di Prampero” course in Tarvisio, closing the second and final spectacular day of the Audi FIS Ski World Cup and securing her second career win on the World Cup circuit. The German skier edged out an outstanding and much-applauded Lindsey Vonn (+0.27), back on the podium after finishing third in Saturday’s downhill, while Ester Ledecká of the Czech Republic completed the podium in third place (+0.94). Sofia Goggia was the best of the Italian athletes in sixth position and captured the Super G red bib from Alice Robinson, who crashed just before the finish. Also placing high in the standings were France’s Romane Miradoli (+1.04) and American Keely Cashman (+1.11). Behind Goggia finished Kajsa Vickhoff Lie (+1.17), Kira Weidle-Winkelmann (+1.22), Mirjam Puchner (+1.25) and Laura Pirovano (+1.26), rounding out the top ten. It was a difficult weekend for Cornelia Hütter, who placed only twelfth (+1.46). Roberta Melesi delivered a solid performance to finish eleventh (+1.30), thanks in part to a strong opening section of the course. For Italy, points were also scored by Elena Curtoni, sixteenth (+1.63), and Sara Allemand, twenty-eighth (+2.10). Nicol Delago, winner of Saturday’s downhill, did not finish. Robinson lost the lead in the Super G standings, remaining on 188 points. Goggia now leads the discipline standings with 200 points, followed by Vonn on 190.
 
SUPER G RESULTS

Tarvisio, January 17, 2026 – Italy celebrates in the best possible way the return of the Audi FIS Ski World Cup to Tarvisio, fifteen years after the last edition. In the fifth downhill race of the season, in front of over three thousand spectators, Nicol Delago delivers a remarkable performance, claiming her first career victory on the Di Prampero course in the top international circuit.
The 30-year-old from Selva di Val Gardena, who started from the gate wearing bib number three and had already set the fastest time in the final training run, confirmed her outstanding feeling with the snow of Tarvisio on race day. A solid and fast run, marked by excellent glide, allowed her to cross the finish line in a winning time of 1:46.28.
Behind her came Germany’s Kira Weidle-Winkelmann, second at 0.20 seconds, the USA’s Lindsey Vonn, third at 0.26, and Austria’s Nina Ortlieb, fourth at 0.42. For Delago, this is the sixth World Cup podium of her career, the fifth in downhill, and a return to the top three after her third place in the Saalbach Finals in March 2024.
Strong results also came from the rest of the Italian team, with three athletes finishing inside the top eleven. Laura Pirovano placed sixth at +0.85, tied with American Breezy Johnson; Nadia Delago finished tenth at +1.15; while Sofia Goggia ended the race in eleventh place at +1.35, ex aequo with Austria’s Mirjam Puchner.
 
DOWNHILL RESULTS
 

Tarvisio, 16 January 2026 – Nicol Delago set the fastest time in the second and final official training run ahead of the Tarvisio downhill, scheduled for tomorrow with a start at 10:45, bringing the Audi FIS Ski World Cup back to the Di Prampero course after almost fifteen years. The skier from Val Gardena stopped the clock at 1:45.32, edging Austria’s Nina Ortlieb by just four hundredths of a second. Ortlieb, already the fastest in the first training run, once again confirmed her strong feeling with the Tarvisio track. Slovenia’s Ilka Štuhec placed third, 0.33 seconds behind. Fourth place went to the younger of the Delago sisters, Nadia Delago, 0.46 seconds off the pace. Among the Italians, Laura Pirovano finished ninth at 1.02, tied with Lindsey Vonn. Further back, Elena Curtoni was 16th at 1.39, followed by Sofia Goggia (+1.52). Roberta Melesi crossed the line 2.77 seconds behind, while Sara Thaler and Sara Allemand finished at 4.24 and 5.23 respectively.
All eyes are now on tomorrow’s race, which promises spectacular action on a course once again at the heart of international alpine skiing.
 
Full training results

Tarvisio, 15 January 2026 - Nina Ortlieb posted the fastest time in the first training run of the women’s downhill at the Tarvisio Audi FIS Ski World Cup on the Di Prampero course. The Austrian finished ahead of Germany’s Kira Weidle (+0.68) and fellow Austrian Cornelia Huetter (+0.71).
Italy’s best skier was Nadia Delago in fourth place (+1.40). American star Lindsey Vonn set the seventh-fastest time.
The program continues on Friday, January 16, with the second official training. Race weekend features the Downhill on Saturday, January 17 (10:45) and the Super-G on Sunday, January 18 (11:15). The event will be broadcast worldwide in more than 25 countries.

Tarvisio, 14 January 2026 - Tarvisio returns to the forefront of international alpine skiing and is set to host, over the weekend of 17–18 January 2026, one of the most eagerly awaited stops of the Audi FIS Ski World Cup. After fifteen years, the women’s Alpine Ski World Cup comes back to Tarvisio, in the heart of the Julian Alps, with Downhill and Super G races on the spectacular Di Prampero course, just a few weeks before the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games.
The event is promoted by the Friuli Venezia Giulia Region through PromoTurismoFVG, with the support of FIS, FISI, the Municipality of Tarvisio, and the Tarvisiano Tourism Promotion Consortium.
An intense week – National teams arrived in the Valcanale on Wednesday 14 January, a day dedicated to accreditations and organisational activities, including the first Team Captains’ Meeting at the Julius Kugy Cultural Centre. Thursday 15 and Friday 16 January will feature the two official training sessions on the Di Prampero course.
The highlight comes over the weekend: Saturday 17 January the Downhill (10:45 a.m.) and Sunday 18 January the Super G (11:15 a.m.).
The protagonists – A total of 57 athletes from 17 nations will compete, representing the very best of women’s speed disciplines. Great anticipation surrounds Lindsey Vonn, closely linked to Tarvisio thanks to her victories on the Di Prampero in 2009 and 2011.
Italy is pinning its hopes on Sofia Goggia, one of the season’s standout performers and ready to shine on home snow, alongside Laura Pirovano and Elena Curtoni. Other top contenders expected to compete include Emma Aicher, Cornelia Hütter, Kajsa Vickhoff Lie, Mirjam Puchner, Romane Miradoli, Ester Ledecká, Jasmine Flury, Ilka Štuhec and Kira Weidle-Winkelmann.
Here is the official start list for the first day of training:
https://www.fis-ski.com/DB/general/results.html?sectorcode=AL&raceid=127383#down

Tarvisio, 4 January 2026 - On the morning of Sunday, 4 January, the International Ski and Snowboard Federation carried out the customary Snow Control, the mandatory inspection of the snow conditions on the race course that will host the women’s Audi FIS Ski World Cup events.
The inspection was carried out on the Di Prampero course and returned a positive outcome, allowing the Organising Committee to proceed with the final preparation of the track, which on 17 and 18 January 2026 will host the two speed events: Downhill and Super G.
The event is promoted by the Friuli Venezia Giulia Region through PromoTurismoFVG, with the support of FIS, FISI, the Municipality of Tarvisio and the Tourism Promotion Consortium of the Tarvisiano, Sella Nevea and Passo Pramollo areas.
The Snow Control was carried out along the entire race course, from the Monte Lussari hamlet down to the Camporosso finish area, by Alberto Senigagliesi, FIS Race Director World Cup Women Speed Events, accompanied by Giorgio Kaidisch, Project Manager of the Tarvisio Audi FIS Ski World Cup Organising Committee, Luca Berti, Chief of Race, Fabio Toscan, Ski Resort Tarvisio Director, and technicians from PromoTurismoFVG.
Work can now continue at full pace to fine-tune all aspects of the course preparation, the Organising Committee explained. Snow conditions are positive and allow the next stages of preparation to be approached with confidence ahead of the event.

Tarvisio, 19 December 2025 – Tarvisio officially enters the countdown to the Women’s Alpine Skiing World Cup. Thirty days remain until the double race weekend on 17 and 18 January 2026, when the Valcanale valley and Friuli Venezia Giulia will once again take centre stage in international alpine skiing, hosting the Downhill and Super-G races valid for the Audi FIS Ski World Cup. The event is promoted by the Friuli Venezia Giulia Region through PromoTurismoFVG, with the support of FIS, FISI, the Municipality of Tarvisio and the Tourism Promotion Consortium of Tarvisio, Sella Nevea and Passo Pramollo.
On the ground, the organisation has entered its most visible and operational phase. In recent days, preparations have begun in the finish area of the Di Prampero slope, in Camporosso di Tarvisio, with the installation of spectator grandstands and temporary structures that will host the VIP Lounge and Media areas, television commentary booths and all logistical services required for a world-class event.

At the same time, with the start of the ski season, work has begun along the course descending from Monte Lussari to install the first lines of safety fencing, ensuring athlete safety in coordination with the staff and technical team of PromoTurismoFVG managing the ski area. Further preparations will continue in the coming weeks, including the set-up of team hospitality facilities at altitude on Monte Lussari and the implementation of the valley parking plan. During the two race days, a dedicated tourist shuttle bus service will also be available for spectators, connecting Camporosso with Boscoverde railway station, with three morning services and three afternoon return trips, promoting intermodality for those travelling to the Valcanale area by train.
At the heart of the organisation is the Tarvisio Ski World Cup Organising Committee, made up of 34 people responsible for the overall management of the event and the coordination of the various operational areas. Alongside them, the regional ski community plays a key role: over 250 volunteers from ski clubs and ski instructors – including Sci CAI XXX Ottobre, Sci Club Monte Lussari, US Camporosso, Cimenti Sci Carnia, Sci Club Monte Canin, Sci Club 70 and Sci Club Monte Dauda – are involved in slope preparation, technical installations and course control in both the race and competition areas.
Numerous students from the Bachmann Ski College of Tarvisio are also involved. In addition, around 50 specialised contractors are operating on lift systems, temporary infrastructures and technical services. Safety and assistance are ensured by a constant and qualified presence of slope rescue teams, the Italian Army, law enforcement agencies and medical personnel, for a total of approximately 100 operators. Overall, the Tarvisio World Cup mobilises more than 400 people, a true extended team that highlights the territory’s ability to work as a system.

Awards and recognitions for the athletes
A chapter of particular symbolic value is dedicated to the awards reserved for the athletes, designed to celebrate not only sporting achievement but also the deep connection with the host territory, its history and values. The “Guerriero della Val Saisera” (Val Saisera Warrior) is the trophy that will be presented to the winners of the races on the Di Prampero slope: an award that combines art, nature and storytelling. The project was born from the collaboration between Tarvisio-based artist and sculptor Ennio Veluscek, who creates each piece using cirmolo pine wood recovered from trees fallen due to natural events, and iron, and journalist and writer Maurizio Bait, author of the story that brings to life the legend of the “Saisera Warriors”. Each statue is a unique, non-replicable piece, with distinct features and details, symbolising the strength and uniqueness of each champion. Each warrior is given an exclusive name, accompanied by a parchment telling the story of the Saisera people, a symbol of resilience and rebirth in the mountains. Alongside the official trophy, the award ceremony will also feature a gesture of art and inclusion: the StazioneRiva Day Centre of Rivignano Teor – part of C.A.M.P.P. and, from 1 January 2026, under the Friuli Centrale University Health Authority – has created six unique mosaic artworks depicting Monte Lussari and a heart, symbolising love for skiing, nature and sport.
During the event, the organising committee will also host an information stand of the IRCCS Burlo Garofolo Maternal and Child Health Institute of Trieste, a national and international centre of excellence in paediatrics and scientific research, strengthening the link between sport, community and solidarity.

Local authorities, economic sectors, and associations join forces for an event marking the return of world-class skiing to Mount Lussari

November 10, 2025 – The countdown to the Tarvisio Ski World Cup 2026 continues. On January 17–18, the Women’s Alpine Skiing World Cup will once again race down the legendary Di Prampero slope, fifteen years after the last edition. On Monday, November 10, an operational meeting was held at the Main Race Office in Via Priesnig, attended by the organizing committee staff, FIS Women’s Race Director Peter Gerdol, and Mayor of Tarvisio Renzo Zanette.
Tourism operators, business representatives, local associations, and law enforcement took part in the meeting to discuss the event’s organizational framework.
The Municipality of Tarvisio has made the Centro Polifunzionale available as the headquarters and coordination point for staff and volunteers. During the meeting, participants reviewed the official race calendar, the technical details of the course, and the collaborations with local ski clubs, the Bachmann Institute, and sports associations from Carinthia and Slovenia, reaffirming the event’s cross-border spirit.
Ticket sales for the competitions will open on November 17, while set-up operations will begin in December around the Monte Lussari gondola area, along with the “dressing” of the town center, which will welcome tourists and visitors amid early Christmas decorations and the traditional Krampus parades.
The meeting highlighted the strong alignment between institutions, businesses, and associations, all recognizing the international value of the event as a major opportunity for promotion and visibility throughout the Valcanale. The first postcards with QR codes dedicated to the event were distributed, and community engagement initiatives were discussed.
Mayor Renzo Zanette, together with the Deputy Mayor and Municipal Council, expressed pride in hosting such a prestigious competition, thanking the Friuli Venezia Giulia Region, PromoTurismoFVG, FIS, and FISI for their trust in Tarvisio: “The World Cup is an extraordinary occasion for promotion and pride for our entire community. We will show the world the beauty of Mount Lussari and the Di Prampero slope, one of the most spectacular in Italy.” A sentiment shared by all present, united in their commitment to welcoming athletes, teams, and international spectators to an event that will once again confirm Tarvisio as the beating heart of Friulian mountains — a crossroads of cultures without borders.

On January 17 and 18, 2026, the races will take place in Valcanale, accompanied by a series of side events including the debut of the digital assistant “Neve.ai” and the educational video game “Super (FV)G”, which allows players to ski in 3D on Mount Lussari.
 
Trieste, October 29, 2025 – Public ticket sales for the Tarvisio leg of the 2025/2026 FIS Women’s Alpine Ski World Cup will officially open on November 17, 2025, marking the long-awaited return of the event to Friuli Venezia Giulia after fifteen years.
For the fourth time in its history, the Valcanale resort will host two speed events — downhill and super-G — scheduled for Saturday, January 17, and Sunday, January 18, 2026. These races, part of the Audi FIS Ski World Cup, will be decisive for athletes seeking the final points to qualify for the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.
Traditionally held in Cortina d’Ampezzo, the January World Cup weekend will instead feature Tarvisio’s “Di Prampero”, nearly 4 km long — the longest course on the women’s World Cup circuit — and one of the most iconic slopes in the Julian Alps.
The “Tarvisio Ski World Cup” Organising Committee, together with all regional stakeholders, has been working for months to coordinate the operational phases. The event will bring together the world’s top female speed skiers for a weekend that could prove decisive on the road to the Olympics.
The competition is promoted by the Friuli Venezia Giulia Region through PromoTurismoFVG, with the support of FIS (International Ski and Snowboard Federation), FISI (Italian Winter Sports Federation), the Municipality of Tarvisio, and the Tourist Promotion Consortium of Tarvisio, Sella Nevea and Passo Pramollo.
Following the successful experience of the 2025 FIS Junior World Championships hosted in March, the organising team will once again coordinate a network of over 200 volunteers, engaging seven regional ski clubs under FISI FVG: Sci Cai XXX Ottobre, ASD Sci Club Monte Lussari, US Camporosso, ASD Cimenti Sci Carnia, Sci Club Monte Canin, ASD Sci Club 70, and ASD Sci Club Monte Dauda, along with students from the Bachmann Ski College in Tarvisio.
A cohesive team, well-tested in hosting major sporting events, will also strengthen cross-border cooperation between Italy, Austria, and Slovenia, embracing the symbolic message of the “Three Borders”.
The event will further consolidate the structured collaboration with the Landesskiverband Kärnten (Carinthian State Ski Federation), the SloSki Institute, and the Kranjska Gora World Cup Organising Committee (hosting its women’s races on January 3–4, 2026). A joint promotional partnership will soon be announced, aiming to highlight both weekends. Students from neighbouring Austrian and Slovenian schools will also be invited to attend the races free of charge.

The “Di Prampero” slope: a symbol of speed and history
The undisputed star of the event will be the “Di Prampero” slope, descending from the village of Monte Lussari (1,800 m a.s.l.) down to Camporosso (817 m a.s.l.), covering 3,920 metres with a vertical drop of nearly 1,000 metres.
With widths ranging from 28 to 108 metres, the course alternates between jumps, steep sections, and high-speed glides, making it the longest and one of the most spectacular tracks on the women’s World Cup circuit.
Extremely technical and varied, with an average gradient of 26.5% and maximum slopes reaching 47%, it is considered one of the most beautiful runs in the entire Friuli Venezia Giulia region and across the Eastern Alps.
Completely north-facing, the slope guarantees excellent snow conditions and perfect surface stability for speed races.
Its impressive record includes three previous World Cup editions (2007, 2009, 2011), over sixty European Cup races, the 2003 Winter Universiade, and the 2002 and 2025 Junior World Championships.

Location and logistics
The Valcanale area, and Tarvisio in particular, is preparing to welcome the participating nations, athletes, teams, supporters, and international media. In partnership with the Tourist Consortium of Tarvisio, Sella Nevea and Passo Pramollo, dozens of accommodation facilities will be involved across Tarvisio, Malborghetto-Valbruna, and nearby Carinthian and Slovenian towns within a 20 km radius.
Facilities include:

• Ski Room for teams at the Tarvisio Tennis Club;
• Sports Hall for fitness and physiotherapy sessions;
• Main Race Office, Accreditation Centre, and Anti-Doping Centre in Via Priesnig, near the Golf Club (the event headquarters);
• Media Centre located in the finish area at Camporosso;
• Team Captain Meetings at the Julius Kugy Cultural Centre in central Tarvisio;
• Team Hospitality Area on Monte Lussari hosted at Baita Al Rododendro.

How to attend
Tickets for the Tarvisio Women’s Alpine Ski World Cup will be available online from November 17, 2025, via Vivaticket and directly through the official website www.tarvisioskiworldcup.it.
Sales will remain open until race days or until all 1,114 seats are sold out. Prices range from €20 (central grandstand) to €12 (side sections). Gates will open at 9:30 a.m. both days. Spectators must present their “print-at-home” ticket, either in paper format or digitally on a mobile device.
The grandstand is divided into three sectors — Central, West, and East — with non-numbered seats. A dedicated information desk will be set up next to the stands to provide on-site assistance. Reduced tickets (–50%) are available for children under 14, while persons with disabilities and one companion can access the designated area free of charge, subject to reservation via accreditation@tarvisioskiworldcup.it. A special partnership with Kranjska Gora’s organising committee will also allow a limited number of spectators to attend both events; details will be announced on the website.

A logo that tells a story
The new official logo of the Tarvisio Ski World Cup draws inspiration from vintage ski posters of the 1940s and 1950s: a retro-style skier set against the Monte Mangart, symbol of the Julian Alps.
This design blends tradition and modernity, continuing the visual identity established for the 2025 Junior World Championships, and celebrates Tarvisio’s legacy as the “Land of Three Borders.”
The official website — www.tarvisioskiworldcup.it — is now live, offering preliminary information on the programme, venues, and useful visitor details. Updates and behind-the-scenes stories will also be shared through the official social channels @tarvisioskiworldcup on Facebook and Instagram, as well as the FIS digital platforms.

Innovation on the slopes: Neve.ai, the new digital assistant
One of the season’s key innovations, Neve.ai, will debut in mid-December as the digital assistant for mountain lovers in Friuli Venezia Giulia. Developed by PromoTurismoFVG as part of its digitalisation strategy, the AI-powered service enhances visitor experience before, during, and after major events. Accessible directly via smartphone, Neve.ai provides real-time updates on ski runs, weather conditions, events, dining options, and local attractions — fully multilingual and personalised to each user.
This tool becomes a strategic asset for promoting Tarvisio and the wider region, offering smart, seamless access to information for tourists and fans alike.

“Super (FV)G”: an educational ski video game
The Friulian company Simtech, a national leader in educational 3D games, has launched “Super (FV)G”, a browser-based edugame created in partnership with PromoTurismoFVG to celebrate the Tarvisio World Cup.
The game recreates the legendary “Di Prampero” slope in 3D, allowing players to experience the thrill of racing while learning about safety and mountain awareness. With Beginner and Advanced modes and a global leaderboard, players from around the world can challenge each other for the fastest run.  Available now at 👉 fvg.ski/i

September 24, 2025
On September 24, in Zurich, during the FIS Technical Committee Autumn Meetings, the official program of the Tarvisio Ski World Cup 2026 was presented to the representatives of the national ski teams. This appointment, promoted in Switzerland by the International Ski and Snowboard Federation, is a key step in launching the winter season. With the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games on the horizon, this year’s edition took on particular importance, focusing on themes such as transparency, inclusion, sustainability and athlete development, involving 58 National Ski Federations. Representing the Tarvisio 2026 organizing committee were president and PromoTurismoFVG general director Iacopo Mestroni, project manager Giorgio Kaidisch and chief of race Luca Berti. The event featured an emotional video retracing the skiing history of the “Di Prampero” slope, from its memorable past races to the present day. In addition, a “team info” brochure was distributed to the national teams’ managers, containing all the details: from the history and features of the Monte Lussari slope, to the detailed schedule of training and races – downhill on Saturday, January 17, and super-G on Sunday, January 18 – along with logistics, sports facilities involved, hospitality management and services available to the athletes.

September 16, 2025
The countdown continues towards the Women’s Alpine Skiing World Cup in Tarvisio on January 17–18, 2026, when the “Di Prampero” slope will once again host top-level international competitions, fifteen years after the last time. The first step was taken on September 16 in Val di Fiemme, during the FIS Nordic Summer Festival in Cavalese. On that occasion, the president of the organizing committee and general director of PromoTurismoFVG, Iacopo Mestroni, together with project manager Giorgio Kaidisch, presented Tarvisio alongside the other Italian organizing committees of the 2025/2026 FIS Ski World Cup races: Cortina d’Ampezzo, Bormio, Gardena, Alta Badia, Val di Fassa, Madonna di Campiglio and Kronplatz. It was an opportunity to strengthen ties with the “classic” venues of Italy’s white circus and share strategies for enhancing major sporting events.

July 8, 2025
The President of FISI, Flavio Roda, convened the organizers of the Italian World Cup races in Milan to take stock of the situation ahead of the Olympic season. Numerous topics were addressed during the meeting, which also saw the participation of Infront in its role as the federation’s advisor.
Among those present was the Organizing Committee of the Tarvisio 2026 Women’s World Cup, represented by Iacopo Mestroni, Executive President of the Organizing Committee and General Director of PromoTurismoFVG, and Giorgio Kaidisch, Project Manager of the event. The Friulian stage, which in 2026 will replace Cortina on the World Cup calendar, plays a strategic and highly prestigious role. The participation of Tarvisio’s top organizers in the working session confirmed the strength of the project and the commitment to deliver an event of international caliber, fully meeting FIS standards.
President Roda updated those present on the latest developments introduced by FIS in terms of rights management and recent regulatory changes. Significant attention was also given to communication and marketing of the events, with a particular focus on strategic planning for the coming seasons.
“Collaboration with the Organizing Committees is always very close,” stated Roda, “and we can proudly say that Italian organizers have achieved extremely high standards of professionalism. The Federation is always ready to work alongside them to continue enhancing the image, prestige, and value of our sports.”
Image source: https://www.fisi.org/fisi-e-comitati-organizzatori-riuniti-a-milano-roda-obiettivo-crescere-sempre-di-piu/

June 4, 2025
Two intense days, filled with technical inspections and constructive discussions, marked the official visit of FIS (International Ski Federation) officials to Tarvisio on June 3 and 4, ahead of the Women’s Alpine Ski World Cup stage, currently scheduled for Saturday, January 17 and Sunday, January 18, 2026, according to the 2025/26 season calendar, which will be officially approved by the Council on Thursday, June 12.
This crucial event, aimed at confirming the suitability of the Friulian venue, involved the PromoTurismoFVG team, which will coordinate the organization of the event across its various departments (Event Coordination, Ski Area Management, ICT, Technical Office), along with Infront partners, FIS delegates, and representatives of FISI, the Italian Winter Sports Federation.
After the arrival and check-in of the delegations, the first operational site visits took place on Tuesday afternoon: race office, accreditation center, and ski room. Wednesday morning featured the core of the inspection: the cable car ascent to Monte Lussari and a detailed review of the Di Prampero slope, set to host the downhill and super-G races, both at the start and finish areas, as well as the facility designated for Jury Meetings. The day concluded with a debriefing at the Paruzzi Arena to share feedback and plan the next steps.
The outcome was positive: Tarvisio proved ready to welcome top-level international skiing, showcasing professionalism, hospitality, and passion for an event that will once again place Friuli Venezia Giulia under the global spotlight.