Rome, the Italian capital, hosts a number of sporting events all throughout the year. People can enjoy a wide variety of
sports in Rome, like rugby, football, tennis, golf, marathon, athletics and horse shows. Each of these sports attracts a lot of visitors to the city.
Tennis Tournaments in Rome
Tennis is one of the popular sports in Rome. Every year in the month of May, Italian Open Tennis Tournaments are held at the Foro Italico Tennis Stadium, located near the Olympic stadium. In the year 2007, the Spaniard Rafael Nadal won the tournament by defeating Roger Federer. The 2008 tournament will start from 5th May and continue till 18th May.
Rugby in Rome
Rugby has become very popular over the recent years with Italy showing great improvement in its performances. Six Nations Rugby tournament is held every alternate year where Italy competes with Scotland and England. The matches are mostly held at he Flaminio stadium in Rome. Six Nations Rugby tournament 2008 will start from 19th February.
Football Clubs in Rome
In Rome, football is loved by one and all. S.S. Lazio is a
sports club that trains players and hosts football matches in Rome. Sports lover visit the city to enjoy different matches like champions league, Italian league matches and UEFA cup organized in the city.
Rome Marathon
Every year, a large number of people participate in the Rome Marathon, which is a popular event in Rome. Colosseum is the starting point from where the runners proceed. They pass through historical sites like the Pantheon, Trevi Fountain and Piazza di Spagna. Rome Marathon 2008 will be held on Sunday March16.
Horse Racing in Rome
Horse race is one of the exciting sports in Rome. Both tourists and Romans love to watch the game. The international event to be held in 2008 at Piazza di Siena will be the 75th edition in Rome.
Golf Clubs in Rome
Golf is played by many in Rome. There are number of golf courses and clubs to facilitate this interesting game. Lazio, a sporting club has more than 22 golf clubs. Some of the popular golf clubs in Rome include Golfweb, Eucaliptus, Marco Simone Golf Club, Circolo del Golf di Roma and Arco di Costantino.
