Monza, Italy – The Città di Monza indoor archery tournament concluded this weekend, drawing a record 153 competitors to the Scuola Tacoli gymnasium. The event, organized by ASD Arcieri Compagnia di Monza e della Brianza, showcased impressive performances across various disciplines and categories, solidifying its place as a key fixture on the Italian archery calendar.
The tournament, held at the venue on Via Vitor Pisani with shooting lines set at 18 meters, saw athletes vying for top honors in Olympic, compound and barebow archery. The sheer number of participants underscores the growing popularity of the sport in the Lombardy region, and beyond. For those unfamiliar, indoor archery tournaments like this one emphasize precision and consistency, testing an archer’s ability to perform under pressure in a controlled environment.
Strong Showing from the Home Team
Arcieri Compagnia di Monza e della Brianza, the host club, enjoyed a particularly successful tournament, securing a significant number of medals. In the Olympic discipline, senior archers Mattia Amati claimed gold, Elisabetta Baroni took silver, and Giorgio Tessaro earned bronze. Junior archer Andrea Belotti added a bronze medal to the club’s tally, while Giulio Berna and Emma Bolco both secured silver medals in the cadet category, with Davide Befumo taking bronze. Matteo Ponti and Asia Girotto each earned bronze medals in the youth category.
The success wasn’t limited to the Olympic discipline. Monza’s athletes also excelled in compound, with Federica Zardoni (gold), Dario Ferli (silver), and Andrea Magni (bronze) all reaching the podium. In barebow archery, Alessia Passoni secured gold, and Renzo Mottadelli claimed bronze. Roberto Pancot added a silver medal in the master’s division. The team also demonstrated its strength, winning four gold medals in the Olympic team events (men’s senior and master’s, and men’s senior compound) and a gold medal in the master’s barebow team event, along with a silver medal in the Olympic women’s team event.
Competition from Across Lombardy and Beyond
While the host club dominated, other teams also made their mark at the tournament. Bosco delle Querce of Seveso secured two individual medals: Dimitri Casacci won gold in the barebow master’s division, and Massimo Valenti earned silver in the Olympic master’s division. Polisp.Besanese also had a strong showing, with Alessandro Arosio winning gold in the Olympic cadet category, and Lorenzo Buzzi and Greta Armenese both earning silver medals in the junior category. Letizia Mazzupappa and Monica Redaelli secured silver and bronze medals respectively in the Olympic master’s division, while Laura Brioschi won bronze in the barebow master’s category. The Polisp.Besanese men’s senior Olympic team won silver, and the master’s team took bronze.
Benedetta Incarnato, competing for Comp.Arcieri Seregno, won a bronze medal in the Olympic junior division. Stefania Pignalosa of Comp.Arc.del Sole – Solaro secured silver in the barebow senior division. Finally, athletes from Polisp.Bellusco, in the archery section, returned home with gold medals won in the barebow discipline: Simona Biella (master’s) and Matilde Arena (youth).
Looking Ahead
The Città di Monza indoor tournament serves as an important early-season competition for Italian archers, providing a valuable opportunity to gauge their form and prepare for the challenges ahead. The event’s success highlights the dedication of ASD Arcieri Compagnia di Monza e della Brianza in promoting the sport and fostering a thriving archery community. The club’s commitment to providing both indoor and outdoor training facilities, including a field with targets at distances ranging from 18 to 70 meters, ensures that archers of all levels have the resources they need to excel.
The next major event for Arcieri Compagnia di Monza e della Brianza is the upcoming regional championship. Details regarding the championship, including dates and location, will be announced on the club’s website, https://www.arcomonza.org/. Fans and aspiring archers can also find information about joining the club and participating in introductory courses on their website.
Archery continues to grow in popularity, and events like the Città di Monza tournament are instrumental in attracting new participants and showcasing the skill and dedication of athletes at all levels. The sport’s blend of physical and mental discipline, combined with its accessibility, makes it an appealing option for individuals of all ages and abilities.
