Overview

• The federation confirmed that Raffaeli and Mancinelli have ended their collaboration after two years, during which they won nine international medals and secured an Olympic bronze in Paris
• Mancinelli has been appointed head of Rome’s Territorial Activity Center with a mandate to scout and train future rhythmic gymnastics prospects
• Raffaeli has transferred from her club in Fabriano to train at the Accademia Internazionale di Desio under the federal academy’s technical team
• The reorganization reflects Italy’s dual model of regional talent cultivation through CATs and concentrated elite preparation at federal academies
• Raffaeli will compete at the Milan World Cup from July 18 to 20 followed by the World Championships in Rio de Janeiro from August 20 to 24