Elisa Roner Secures Silver and Ties World Qualifying Record at GT Open in Luxembourg

Italy’s Elisa Roner delivered a powerhouse performance at the GT Open in Strassen, Luxembourg, capturing a silver medal in the women’s individual compound bow tournament. The event, serving as the second stage of the 2025-2026 Indoor World Series, saw Roner push the limits of precision, coming within a single point of a world qualifying record before falling in a nail-biting final.

Roner’s journey through the tournament was defined by extraordinary consistency. During the qualifying rounds, she posted a score of 598, a mark that equaled the world qualifying record and signaled her intent to dominate the field. This performance set the stage for a high-stakes bracket that eventually led to a showdown with Great Britain’s Ella Gibson.

A Razor-Thin Margin in the Final

The gold medal match evolved into a tactical thriller, highlighting the slim margins that separate the world’s elite archers. Roner fought through the final act of the tournament, but ultimately ceded the top spot to Gibson in a 147-148 finish. Despite the narrow loss, Roner’s silver medal cements her status as a top contender on the international indoor circuit.

Rounding out the podium was France’s Sophie Dodémont, who secured the bronze medal. For the Italian squad, Roner’s podium finish represents a significant highlight of the Luxembourg excursion, showcasing the growing depth of Italian compound archery.

Men’s Compound: Dramatic Shoot-Offs and Quarter-Final Exits

The men’s compound division provided its own share of drama, though the results were more mixed for the Italian contingent. Lorenzo Gubbini made a strong run to the quarter-finals but saw his campaign conclude in a hard-fought match against France’s Nicolas Girard, losing 148-150.

The tournament’s most explosive finish occurred in the men’s final. India’s Kushal Dalal claimed victory in a stunning fashion against the United States’ Stephan Hansen. The match required a second shoot-off after the regulation arrows and the first tie-breaker both ended in 148-148 and 10-10 deadlocks, respectively. Dalal eventually secured the win with a 10+ against Hansen’s 10.

Denmark’s Mathias Fullerton took the bronze medal after a similarly tense encounter, finishing with a 150-150 tie that was decided by a 10+ shoot-off.

Olympic Bow and International Standings

While Italy did not field competitors in the Olympic bow sector at this event, the competition saw strong performances from international athletes. Israel’s Droy Roy took the title in the men’s division, while Spain’s Elia Canales emerged victorious in the women’s event.

The GT Open is a critical fixture in the Indoor World Series, a global circuit designed to prepare athletes for the ultimate indoor challenge: The Vegas Shoot. By securing high placements in Luxembourg, archers earn vital momentum and ranking points as they head toward the season’s finale.

Key Event Takeaways

• Elisa Roner: Earned silver in women’s compound and tied the world qualifying record with a score of 598.
• Women’s Podium: Ella Gibson (Gold), Elisa Roner (Silver), Sophie Dodémont (Bronze).
• Men’s Compound Winner: Kushal Dalal (India) won via a second shoot-off.
• Italian Men’s Performance: Lorenzo Gubbini reached the quarter-finals before losing to Nicolas Girard.
• Olympic Bow Winners: Droy Roy (Israel) and Elia Canales (Spain).

The Indoor World Series continues its global tour, with the third appointment scheduled for December 5-7. The circuit moves to Taoyuan, Taipei, where the world’s best will once again compete for ranking dominance.

Stay tuned to Archysport for further updates on the 2025-2026 Indoor World Series. Do you think Roner can convert this silver into gold in Taipei? Let us know in the comments.