Prof. Franco B. Ascani (born 15 March 1943) is an Italian businessman and sports manager. He is the current President of the FICTS (Federation Internationale Cinema Television Sportifs),[1] President of Advisory Board of the Management of Sport and of Sports Events (MASPES)at the University of Milano-Bicocca.

Prof. Franco B. Ascani
Born (1943-03-15) 15 March 1943 (age 81)
Occupation(s)sports manager and university professor

He is a Member (the only Italian) of the Culture and Olympic Heritage Commission.[2]

Recognition edit

  • 1978 he has been awarded, by Sandro Pertini (former-Italian Republic President, of the title of the “Republic Knight”.
  • 1978 “Star of bronze to the sport merit of the NOC” (Giulio Onesti President).
  • 1983 “Star of silver to the sport merit of the NOC”. (Franco Carraro President).
  • 1983 “Oak to the merit of 1st degree” of the Federatletica (Primo Nebiolo President).
  • 1987 “Oak to the merit of 2nd degree” of Federatletica (Primo Nebiolo President).
  • 1989 “Gold Ambrogino”, official merit of the Municipality of Milan.
  • 1989 “Silver Plate” IAAF for the World Marathon Cup.
  • 1991 “Biscione d’oro” from APT Milano
  • 1995 “Follaro d’oro internazionale” for the Cinema and the sport Television.
  • 1996 “Guirlande d' Honneur” for the sports Cinema and TV
  • 1997 “Diploma of Honour” of the Olympic International Academy
  • 2001 “IOC Award” for Voluntary service Year” (Juan A. Samaranch President).
  • 2004 “International Olympic Committee Award” (Olympic Games Athens)
  • 2005 “USSI Plate” - “The gold pen of the sport”
  • 2007 “Oak to the Merit of 3rd degree” of the Federatletica (Franco Arese President).
  • 2010 “Star of Gold to the sport merit of the Italian NOC” (Gianni Petrucci President).
  • 2011 “Gold Medal” by Province of Milano
  • 2013 “Gianni Brera Award”
  • 2014 “Diploma of Excellent Press Office” by National Journalist Federation
  • 2015 “Honorary Degree” with the title of “International Honorary Doctorate” in Philosopia by the USSA - United States Sports Academy, America's Sports University, the most important Master Sport Academy of United States of America.

References edit

  1. ^ "The President Prof. Franco Ascani - Ficts". Ficts. Retrieved 2017-05-24.
  2. ^ "Culture and Olympic Heritage - Olympic News". International Olympic Committee. 2016-07-21. Retrieved 2017-05-24.