Massimo Ferrarese leads the Taranto 2026 Organizing Committee. He spoke to the Albanian Telegraphic Agency. He called the Games a golden chance to strengthen brotherly ties between Albania and Italy. He praised Albania’s efforts and hospitality.

He hopes many Albanians will attend in August 2026. He said they’ll see the stunning southern coast together. He believes the event will deepen cooperation.

Ferrarese said construction has already started. Crews opened building sites across Puglia. They will build a €60 million stadium. They will add Olympic pools for €41 million and a €20 million multifunctional center. They will also install tennis courts. In total, they’ll complete 41 venues in 21 municipalities across four provinces.

He warned that delays force emergency 24/7 work. “We must build €300 million of projects in 12 months,” he said. “It will be tough, but we accepted the challenge.”

Looking ahead to the 2030 Games in Prishtina, he urged early planning. He called on all institutions to join the effort now. “Unity avoids delays,” he said. “Everyone must move in the same direction.”

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