Campioni di Casa - Our region's top athletes

Ascona-Locarno is the ideal destination for athletes, thanks to the CST (National Youth Sports Center in Tenero), the year-round mild climate and breath-taking views. Meet our ambassadors: Ajla del Ponte, Ricky Petrucciani and Noè Ponti, who all grew up here.

Campioni di Casa - Our region's top athletes
  • What do they have in common?

  • These three young athletes – Ajla del Ponte, Ricky Petrucciani and Noè Ponti – are world-class elite runners and swimmers.

All three grew up in the Lago Maggiore region and started their careers here. Strong ties to their homeland and a great passion for their chosen sport makes them the perfect ambassadors for the Ascona-Locarno region. Find out more about our three ambitious, genial and extremely warm-hearted "Campioni di Casa". Who knows, you might get a tip or two about the best places to train and other things to discover. 


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