Pasquale Allevi, a former mayor of Folignano, Italy, and prominent local physician, died unexpectedly December 17, 2025, following a medical emergency during a recreational padel match.The 66-year-old’s death has triggered an outpouring of grief in the Ascoli Piceno region, where he was a well-respected figure in both politics and sports [[1]]. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident at the Ancaria Padel club in Castel di lama, though initial reports indicate a fatal head injury sustained after colliding with a court structure.
A former mayor of Folignano, Italy, died unexpectedly December 17, 2025, while playing padel with friends, prompting an outpouring of grief in the Ascoli Piceno region. Pasquale Allevi, 66, who also owned the Pianeta Salute medical center, collapsed on the court after hitting his head.
The incident occurred at the Ancaria Padel club in Castel di Lama, according to reports that quickly circulated Tuesday evening. Allevi was playing a match when he collided with a structure bordering the court, suffering a head injury.
Fatal Impact, Former Mayor Lost Consciousness Immediately
Paramedics were called to the scene after the alarm was raised, but their efforts to revive Allevi were unsuccessful. He lost consciousness immediately after the impact. Friends on the court immediately alerted emergency services. An ambulance arrived, coordinated between the Teramo and Ascoli operating centers, but despite repeated attempts at resuscitation, Allevi was pronounced dead at the scene.
Allevi was a well-known sports enthusiast and had previously served as the team doctor for Ascoli Calcio, the local soccer club. The news of his death has prompted widespread mourning throughout the community. His passing underscores the unpredictable nature of sudden medical emergencies, even during recreational activities.
He had been a regular padel player for some time, and his death has left a void in the local sporting community.
