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Nadia Battocletti will shine at the Golden Gala Pietro Mennea 2026. It is the first major announcement for the upcoming edition of Italy’s main athletics meeting, scheduled for Thursday, June 4, at Rome’s Stadio Olimpico. The presence of the Italian champion will illuminate the 5000m, silver medallist at the Paris Olympics and Tokyo World Championships in the 10,000m, and world bronze medallist in the 5000m.
The 25-year-old from Trentino has just triumphed at the European Cross Country Championships in Lagoa, claiming her second consecutive gold medal in the event. She will return to the Golden Gala twelve months after her sensational race in 2025, when she set the Italian record of 14:23.15 (second-fastest European of all time), finishing behind Olympic champion Beatrice Chebet.
Battocletti shares a special relationship with the Stadio Olimpico. At the “home” of the Golden Gala, she won two gold medals at the 2024 European Championships in Rome, in the 5000m and 10,000m, greeted by the roar of the crowd and receiving congratulations from President of the Italian Republic Sergio Mattarella, a special ‘supporter’ in the vip tribune.
NADIA: “GOLDEN GALA MY FAVOURITE COMPETITION, OLIMPICO STADIUM IS A DREAM” – The Golden Gala is my favourite competition,” says Nadia Battocletti. “I am thrilled to be able to take part for the third time and to have this opportunity once again. The Olimpico is a dream; I have so many wonderful memories from the European Championships in Rome, from the 1500 meters after the Paris Olympics, and finally from last year’s 5000 meters. I am certain that, thanks to the organisers, another amazing challenge will come to life, and I can’t wait to experience the months and weeks leading up to June 4, breathing in the atmosphere of the event. I am overjoyed that my whole family will be there to support me, and I invite all Italian fans to be at the stadium for this great evening of sport.”
The Golden Gala, the fifth leg of the Wanda Diamond League, will be one of the highlights of Battocletti’s season, as she seeks to deliver another unforgettable memory to fans while continuing her rise to the top of world middle and long-distance running.
MEETING DIRECTOR SICARI: “BATTOCLETTI INTERNATIONAL STAR” –“The announcement of Nadia Battocletti,” says Meeting Director Marco Sicari, “signals the presence of a true international star of athletics — a champion who has captured worldwide attention through her outstanding performances over the past two seasons. She will not be alone, of course. Together with the Golden Gala team, we are working to assemble a world-class field, fully in keeping with the meeting’s extraordinary tradition.”
Tickets Now Available – Special 3-Day Promotion
Ticket sales for the Golden Gala Pietro Mennea 2026 are officially open. Tickets for the Monte Mario Tribune (Finish line), Distinti (Finish Line) as well as the Tevere Tribune, can be purchased on TicketOne. A special Christmas promotion is available for the Monte Mario Tribune (Finish line) until Sunday, December 21: the perfect holiday gift.
Golden Gala Pietro Mennea 2026 Ticket Prices (plus presale fees):
Monte Mario Tribune – Finish line: €50 (€35 reduced U16)
Distinti – Finish line: €30 (€25 reduced U16)
Tevere Tribune: €15 (€10 reduced U16)
The Golden Gala will also be a celebration for the youngest fans: children born after January 1, 2021, have free admission. No ticket purchase is required for children in this age group (no reserved seat provided).