Within the framework of the initiatives for the Italian Sport Day in the World, the Italian Cultural Institute in Tel Aviv wishes to highlight an online event dedicated to Gino Bartali, the legendary Italian cyclist, recognized in 2013 as “Righteous Among the Nations” for his actions in support of the Resistance and for saving numerous lives during the Shoah.
“Wheels of Courage” is an online tribute honoring the extraordinary wartime heroism of Gino Bartali (1914–2000). Renowned for his victories in the Tour de France and the Giro d’Italia, Bartali risked his life to save many Jews, transporting forged documents hidden inside the frame of his bicycle across Nazi-occupied Italy. These actions were carried out in silence and discretion, never seeking recognition or honors.
The initiative, organized by the Combat Antisemitism Movement, aims to commemorate Bartali’s vital contribution to the Italian Resistance, highlight the courageous collaboration between Jewish and Catholic rescue networks, and promote reflection on the universal values of moral courage and interfaith solidarity.
“Good is something you do, not something you talk about.”
Gino Bartali
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25 September 2025, 12:00-12:45 ET
“Wheels of Courage”
an online event organized by Combat Antisemitism Movement
To register, information available here
