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The “Barebow” Archery Italian Cup at the Vitali stadium

Alessandro Tabarrani

Pulp. The city becomes the capital of archery. Next Saturday and Sunday at the “Gianpiero Vitali” stadium, the first edition of the Italian Barebow Cup (Barebow in the international term) will take place, a new competition created by Fitarco (the Italian Archery Federation) to promote this discipline that counts in Italy many participants. The event was presented yesterday in the provincial headquarters of Coni in Marina di Carrara in the presence of representatives of local institutions, of the regional and provincial leaders of Coni and of Fitarco, with the participation of the national president, Mario Scarzella.

The organization of the event was entrusted to the Frecce Apuane sports association, with the support of Asd Arcieri Fivizzano and Asd Kentron Dard, as well as with the support of the regional committee of Fitarco itself. The intent is to create a top-level competitive appointment, associating the competition with the promotion of the Apuan territory which will host about 200 archers accompanied by technicians and their families who will be able to visit the most characteristic places of the Apuan province. A great opportunity that the municipal administration did not miss.

“When it was proposed to us to host this event – said the councilor for sport Paolo Balloni – we activated immediately and found the right place to play the competitions in the municipal stadium”. The competition is open to athletes over the age of 9, belonging to the Boys, Students, Juniors, Seniors and Masters classes. 91 clubs from all over Italy will compete for the cup. «I thank the local authorities who have made themselves available to host this event – reiterated the national president of Fitarco, Mario Scarzella -. In this historical moment it is difficult to find availability and resources, so thanks go to all those who made possible the organization of the event. There will be athletes of great level, such as those returning from the victory of the European Championship. There will also be Cinzia Noziglia, considered the best specialist in this discipline in the world. We would like the Coppa Italia in Arco Nudo to become a fixed appointment ».

After the arrival of the athletes on Friday, the program of the event, which can be followed in streaming, foresees the composition of the eliminatory rounds for Saturday morning, with the Boys and Students classes who will be the first to position themselves on the shooting line. In the afternoon it will be the turn of the Juniores, Seniores and Masters categories. On Sunday the closing day with the elimination rounds until the definition of the finalists who will be played with the direct clashes for the victory of the overall title.

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