Rai Sport, Paolo Petrecca resigns mandate to CEO Rossi

19 Febbraio 2026

(Adnkronos) – The director of Rai Sport, Paolo Petrecca, has resigned his mandate to Rai CEO Giampaolo Rossi and will leave the position at the end of the Milan-Cortina Olympics. The responsibility for Rai Sport – on a transitional basis – will be entrusted to Marco Lollobrigida. This is what is learned from Rai sources. 

 

News on the final ceremony of the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics. According to Adnkronos, the Rai commentary will be led by sports journalist Auro Bulbarelli, who will be joined in his hosting by soprano Cecilia Gasdia, Superintendent of the Arena di Verona. 

The closing ceremony will indeed be held in the Arena di Verona, the iconic amphitheater embodies Italy’s cultural richness, offering an unparalleled setting to conclude a global event. The event is scheduled for February 22nd for a show that will blend music, art, and pure sporting spirit, celebrating unity and brotherhood among female athletes, male athletes, and nations. It will be an opportunity to pay tribute to all participants, before the traditional handover. 

 

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