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- When you mention sports in association with Milan the first thing that probably comes to mind are the football teams Inter and AC Milan. Yet, whilst football definitely plays a large role in the sports culture of Milan, there are many others sides to it as well.
Basketball is fast becoming the newest craze in Milan with teams such as Olympia Milano becoming ever more popular. Many see it as an alternative to the traditional national sport of football.
The Milanese also love to cycle, and this is demonstrated by the many cycling events held here throughout the year. Tourists are also able to join the locals in one of their favourite pursuits, by renting bikes from one of the many hire shops available.
Golf is also a large part of the Milanese lifestyle and there are several golf courses within the vicinity of Milan, including Le Rovedine Golf Club, situated within four miles of the centre. Top-class courses can also be found in the beautiful surroundings of Lake Maggiore, an area just outside Milan. Milan is also home to many fitness centres and gymnasiums, each fully equipped, and many offering weight training, personal trainers, massage therapy and aerobics.
With the high Mediterranean temperatures throughout the summer months, swimming is seen as the ideal way to cool off. The Lido, situated near Piazzale Lotto, is the most famous outdoor pool in Milan, and offers many facilities including exciting waterslides and other amenities. Another popular swimming pool is Piscina Giovanni da Procida, which boasts a half-size Olympic pool.
Undoubtedly, the Italians have a passion for football unrivalled by any other European country. Winners of the 2006 World Cup, and celebrated worldwide, football really does have a firm place in this nation’s heart. Those who wish to follow in the footsteps of their heros should visit the impressive San Siro Stadium (Meazza) which can hold over 80 000 supporters. Besides Premier League, five-a-side football is also very popular in Milan, with pitches at the Centro Peppino Vismara and the Palauno.
However, as well as the huge football scene, there is also a large tennis following in Milan, with the city staging the Milan Tennis Open every year. There are many opportunities to play tennis for yourself, with courts such as Centro Sportivo Mario Saini, on Via Corelli, which has 12 courts, and Tennis Club 5 Pioppi, which has numerous indoor courts and other sporting facilities besides.
In recent years the Milan Marathon has been gaining in popularity, with the whole city grinding to a halt in support of the runners. The event attracts some of the biggest sporting names in the world, and is seen as a wonderful event that combines sport and raising money for charity.
Another major sporting event is the Italian Grand Prix, which takes place in Monza, near Milan. This annual event sees racing enthusiasts swarm the city for one of the most important Grand Prix of the sport’s calendar. For more information see www.bacsport.co.uk.
