There is a bond that, year after year, continues to renew and strengthen itself. In 2026 as well, Fede Academy once again chooses AQ1816, the Olympic Preparation Centre, as the home of its training events, confirming a shared story whose roots stretch back to the years when the Italian champion was preparing in Livigno for the great challenges of her career, which culminated in Olympic, World and European titles. Conceived by Federica Pellegrini and Matteo Giunta and supported by main sponsors Livigno and Aquagranda, with Nike Swim as technical sponsor and Caffè Vergnano 1882 supporting the scholarships, Fede Academy returns for its 2026 edition with a calendar that will accompany young swimmers throughout much of the season.
The facilities at AQ1816 — from the Olympic pool to the 25-metre pool, along with the gym and spaces dedicated to athletic preparation — once again provide the ideal setting for a project that places the technical, personal and cultural development of its participants at its core. An environment designed for high performance, yet capable of welcoming and nurturing those who are taking their first steps along their sporting journey.
Opening the programme will be the Junior Plus course, scheduled from 23 to 28 August, dedicated to boys and girls between the ages of 12 and 18. This will be followed by two Kids sessions, from 28 August to 1 September and from 2 to 6 September, then the Junior course from 6 to 10 September, while the season will conclude with the traditional Open session, scheduled from 28 October to 1 November. A wide-ranging calendar that confirms Fede Academy's commitment to accompanying swimmers of different ages and experience levels, building for each one a tailored development pathway suited to their individual needs.
"Every year, returning to Livigno means finding again an environment that feels more and more like our own," says Federica Pellegrini. "Fede Academy was born with the idea of sharing experience, method and passion with new generations, and being able to do so in a place like AQ1816 makes everything feel even more natural. Here we find world-class facilities, professionalism and an environment that truly puts athletes in the best possible conditions to work, learn and grow. It is a relationship that continues to grow stronger and that, every time, confirms we have chosen the right place."
The presence of Fede Academy now represents an increasingly significant piece in the journey that sees Livigno establishing itself as a point of reference for international sports preparation. The sharing of spaces among established champions, young talents and enthusiasts reflects a vision in which sport becomes an opportunity for growth, exchange and the transmission of skills, reinforcing the resort's identity as a benchmark destination for those seeking an authentic, high-level sporting experience.
"Coaching means helping each athlete find their own balance between discipline, awareness and the joy of being in the water," adds Matteo Giunta. "It is work that requires method, attention and continuity, and it is precisely for this reason that Livigno represents an increasingly important added value for our project. AQ1816 is an extraordinary Olympic Preparation Centre, but what truly makes this place special is the ecosystem that surrounds it: here, every detail contributes to creating the ideal conditions for young athletes to focus on their development process, so that every athlete can
express their potential to the fullest".
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