A Triumphant Start at the Italian Indoor Archery championships
The 49th edition of the Italian Indoor Archery Championships, held at the Rimini Fair until February 27th, kicked off with a surge of excitement and fierce competition. Nearly 1300 archers took aim, vying for glory in the Naked Arch division. The opening day saw the completion of the 60-arrow ranking round, which not only determined the champions in the Boys, Students, Juniors, Seniors, and Masters categories but also set the stage for the thrilling head-to-head elimination rounds.
The top 16 archers in each category advanced to the knockout stage, culminating in a final showdown for the coveted Italian title. In a display of skill and precision, Giulia mantilli and Alessandro Rigamonti emerged victorious, claiming the women’s and men’s crowns respectively.
Mantilli Defends Her title with Dominance
Giulia mantilli (Roman Archers) secured her second consecutive Italian indoor title, defeating Anastasia Garau (Sardara Archery Team) in a decisive 6-0 victory.Mantilli’s path to the final was marked by impressive performances, including a 6-0 win over Marina Papa in the round of 16, a 7-3 triumph over Valeria Congiunti in the quarterfinals, and another 7-3 victory against Luciana Pennacchi in the semifinals.
Pennacchi, who had earlier upset the reigning champion Cinzia Noziglia (Fiamme Oro), a recent continental champion in Slovenia, fought valiantly but ultimately fell to Mantilli’s superior skill.
“Winning the Scudetto again is an unbelievable feeling,” an elated Mantilli remarked. “It was unexpected, especially after the national team’s remarkable success at the European Championships.”
Garau, the 1997-born Sardinian archer, also showcased her prowess, overcoming Federica Rampa 7-3 in the round of 16, Claudia Stecca 6-0 in the quarterfinals, and Giulia Atzeni 6-2 in the semifinals to reach the final.
The bronze medal went to Luciana Pennacchi (City of pescia), who defeated Giulia Atzeni (Arcieri Torres Sassari) 7-1.
Rigamonti Claims His Maiden Indoor Title
Alessandro Rigamonti (Arcieri Orobici) etched his name in the history books,securing his first-ever indoor tricolor with a resounding 6-2 victory over Valter Basteri (Frecce Apuane). Basteri,fresh from his debut with the national team at the Lasko Indoor European Championships,put up a valiant fight but couldn’t overcome Rigamonti’s composure.
Rigamonti’s journey to the final was paved with impressive wins, including a 6-0 triumph over Paolo Corradi in the round of 16, a 6-2 victory against Alessandro Di Nardo in the quarterfinals, and a decisive 6-0 win over Matteo Toniolo in the semifinals.
Basteri, on the other hand, overcame Francesco Carrasco 6-4 in the second round, then secured a 7-3 victory over massimo Olivieri in the quarterfinals and a 6-4 win against Edoardo Gallucci in the semifinals. Gallucci, who had previously defeated Marcello Tozzola (Byzantine Archers) from Romagna 6-2, claimed the bronze medal with a 6-5 shoot-off victory over Matteo Toniolo (Arcieri Arzignano).
“I’m incredibly satisfied,” Rigamonti shared,his voice tinged with emotion after the final arrow. “Winning the Italian championship is a dream come true,especially considering the fierce competition. after a challenging couple of years, it’s heartwarming to see archery returning to its former glory.”
Team Triumphs and Class Dominance
The Archers Rocca Flea (Garofoli, Locchi, Nati) from Umbria secured the men’s team title, defeating the Arcieri Club Napoli (carrasco, Colucci, Schember) 6-2 in a thrilling final. The Archers Fivizzano claimed the bronze medal.
In the women’s team competition, the Archers of the Alps (Medico, Pavan, and Rampa) successfully defended their 2021 title, defeating the Archers of the City of Pescia 6-0 in the final. Arco Roma secured the third-place finish.
The championships also saw fierce competition in the Senior category, with top archers vying for individual glory.
Italian Archery Championships: A Showcase of Skill and Precision
The 2023 European Championships in Lasko witnessed remarkable performances from Italian archers across various categories.
Individual Triumphs
Valter Basteri of Frecce Apuane secured the gold medal in the men’s division with an impressive 553 points, followed closely by Daniele Bellotti (Arcieri Fivizzano) with 547 points, earning him the silver. Simone Barbieri (Malin archery Team) rounded out the podium with a bronze medal and a score of 543.
Cinzia Noziglia (Fiamme Oro) dominated the women’s competition, claiming the gold medal with 541 points. Laura Turello (Arcieri Udine) secured the silver with 538 points, while Fabia Rovatti (Ki Oshi) took home the bronze with 522 points.In the Masters category, Alessandro Morini of Ypsilon Arco Club emerged victorious with 537 points, edging out Paolo Corradi (Arcieri il Falco) who scored 536 points for the silver. Ferruccio Berti (Arcieri di Volpiano) secured the bronze with 535 points.
Marina Papa (Arco Sport Roma) reigned supreme in the women’s Masters division, achieving a score of 499 points, nine points ahead of Daniela Sacco (Arcieri Tigullio) who claimed the silver. Sara Siliani (Arcieri Lupi Sesto Fiorentino) secured the bronze medal.
The Junior category saw Simone Figliola (Archers of the Ortica) take the gold medal with 517 points, followed by Davide Morra (Arcieri Alpignano) with 515 points for the silver.Nicola paolucci (Arcieri Ancona) secured the bronze with 494 points.
Giulia Francesca Speziani (kappa Kosmos Rovereto) dominated the Junior women’s division, achieving a score of 516 points and securing the gold medal. Alice Lazzaro (Arcieri Felsinei) earned the silver with 496 points, while Alessia Bussetto (Arcieri Varian) took home the bronze with 474 points.
Giulio Locchi (Arcieri Rocca Flea) emerged victorious in the Allievi class with a score of 515 points,followed by Devis Florian (Arcieri Villa Guidini) with 503 points for the silver. Andrea Galletta (arcieri Monti Erei) secured the bronze with 496 points.
Ludovica Rotundo (Arcieri Lucani Potenza) claimed the gold medal in the Allievi women’s division with 462 points,ahead of Kaede Marsili (Arcieri Varian) with 436 points and nina De Luca (Baupark Archery Barcellona PG) with 424 points.Nicola uccheddu (Sardara Archery team) triumphed in the Ragazzi category with a score of 478 points, securing the gold medal. Francesco Ramanzini (Arcieri Città di Pescia) earned the silver with 451 points, while Luca Milani (Arcieri Tre Torri) took home the bronze with 449 points.
Diana Sitkevich (Arcieri Altopiano Piné) secured the gold medal in the Ragazzi women’s division with 458 points, followed by monica Pizzutto (Arcieri della Fenice) with 404 points for the silver. Barbara Feltre (Arcieri Altopiano Piné) secured the bronze with 385 points.
Teamwork Makes the Dream Work: Team Class Titles
The team competition showcased the power of collaboration and strategic prowess. Arcieri Fivizzano (Bellotti, Olivieri, Giannini) dominated the Senior category, achieving a remarkable 1600 points and securing the gold medal.arcieri Club Napoli (Carrasco, Colucci, Schember) followed closely with 1533 points for the silver, while Frecce Apuane (Basteri Bruni, Rappelli) secured the bronze with 1530 points.
In the women’s Senior category, Archers City of Pescia (Bacin, Pennacchi, Lascut) emerged victorious with 1493 points, followed by ki Oshi (Rovatti, Campeggi, Gan) with 1442 points for the silver. The Archers of the Alps (Rampa, Palermo, Giordano) secured the bronze with 1384 points.
the Masters category saw Arcieri il Falco (Corrado, Censi, Narcisi) claim the gold medal with an impressive 1575 points. Arcieri del Sole (Alberti, Volpi, Capoferri) secured the silver with 1528 points, while Arcieri delle Alpi (Di Nardo, Rovai, Di Vita) took home the bronze with 1525 points.
Arco Sport Roma (Papa, Fantini, Rufo) dominated the women’s masters division, achieving 1451 points and securing the gold medal. CUS Roma (Balboni,di Gravio,Zarbà) earned the silver with 1372 points,while Archers Città di pescia (Sacchetti,Migliani,Peregrini) secured the bronze with 1362 points.
The Junior category witnessed a thrilling competition, with Lucani potenza Archers (MIglionico, Vendegna, Mazzilli) claiming the gold medal with 1335 points. Alpignano Archers (morra, Feliciello, arcella) secured the silver with 1302 points, while Piave Archers (Marchet, Disconzi, Conte) took home the bronze.
Italian Archery Championships: A Showcase of Skill and Precision
the Italian Archery Championships are underway, with archers from across the country vying for national glory. The competition has already seen some impressive performances,with several teams and individuals showcasing their exceptional skills.
In the senior division, the men’s gold medal went to the formidable trio of Scorza, Rovati, and Zeni, representing the AGA, with an impressive score of 1173. Close behind, the Arcieri Torres Sassari team, consisting of Cosso, Budroni, and Solinas, secured the silver medal with a commendable 1092 points.
The student category witnessed a dominant performance by the Archers Rocca Flea team, comprised of Longhi, Inghilleri, and Hamami. Their combined score of 1374 secured them the top spot on the podium. The Villa Guidini Archers, with Florian, Luzza, and Fedalto, claimed the silver medal with a respectable 1345 points, while the Arcieri del Piave team, represented by Andrighetti, Tiberio, and De Simoi, earned the bronze medal with a score of 1186.The women’s student division saw the Villa Guidini Archers, featuring Trevisan, Berto, and camelato, emerge victorious with an impressive 1143 points. The Archers Altopiano Pinè team, consisting of Moschen, Melchiori, and Conci, secured the silver medal with 1050 points, while the GA Marengo team, represented by Atzori, Vazzola, and Cabella, earned the bronze medal with a score of 745.
In the ragazzi class, the Annuagras team, with Dessì, Spanu, and Cappellu, triumphed with a score of 1089 points. The Arcieri del Piave team, represented by Roncen, Biba, and Bordin, secured the silver medal with 1044 points, while the Altopiano pinè Archers, with Avi, Giovannini, and fava, earned the bronze medal with 966 points.
The Altopiano Pinè Archers continued their success in the women’s Ragazzi class, with Sitkevich, Feltre, and Mattivi securing the gold medal with a remarkable score of 1195.
Looking ahead: compound and Olympic Archers Take Center Stage
The excitement continues as the competition moves into its next phase. On February 25th,the compound archers will take aim,competing for individual and team titles. The morning will feature the crucial 60-arrow ranking round, determining the seeding for the afternoon’s preliminary rounds and finals.
The weekend will be dedicated to the Olympic archers, with Tokyo 2022 medalists Mauro Nespoli and Lucilla Boari leading the charge. Saturday, February 26th, will see the awarding of class titles, while Sunday, February 27th, will culminate in the thrilling finals for the absolute titles.
Archery enthusiasts can follow all the action live on YouArco, the official YouTube channel of the Italian Archery Federation, and also on the federation’s social media platforms (Twitch, Facebook, Twitter).Saturday’s finals will also be broadcast live on “Sport2U,” while a highlights package of Sunday’s finals will be aired on Rai Sport.
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