Pruccoli Claims second at Indoor European Archery
Kristina Pruccoli, the Sammarinese european naked archery champion, secured a strong second-place finish in the qualifying round of the Indoor European Archery Championships currently underway in Samsun, Türkiye. her notable performance saw her accumulate 538 points out of a possible 600, hitting a remarkable 18 perfect 10s.
Mantilli Takes the Top Spot
Italian national champion Giulia Mantilli, however, edged out Pruccoli, achieving a total of 543 points. After 10 of the 20 volées, both archers were neck-and-neck at the top, with Pruccoli’s last-arrow shot securing her position. Mantilli’s superior consistency in the second half of the competition, culminating in 272 points, ultimately secured her victory.
A Tight Race, Strong Italian Showing
Pruccoli’s performance, while commendable, saw a slight dip in the second half, resulting in 267 points. This, however, was enough to maintain her second-place position. Completing the top four were fellow Italians Cinzia Noziglia (524 points) and Alessandra Neri (514 points).
Road to the Final Begins
noziglia will join Pruccoli in the next round, potentially setting up a rematch of last year’s final, which Pruccoli won in five sets. However,two more rounds of competition await. In the round of 16, Pruccoli will face Astrid Daxbock, while the winner of the Turkish derby between Emel Ates and Beliefs in Usool awaits in the quarterfinals, should she advance.
Tommorow’s Elimination Phase
The direct elimination phase begins tomorrow, promising further thrilling competition and a chance for Pruccoli to continue her impressive run.
