Depth Over Podiums: Evò Archery Team Signals National Rise at Campionato Italiano Indoor

The Nuova Fiera di Roma recently played host to the Campionato italiano indoor di tiro con l’arco, one of the most prestigious dates on the Italian federal calendar. From February 26 to March 1, the event gathered the nation’s elite archers to compete across the barebow, compound, and recurve divisions in a high-stakes environment designed to crown the country’s best indoor marksmen.

Whereas the headlines often gravitate toward the gold medalists, the narrative from this year’s competition highlighted a different kind of success: the systemic growth of regional programs. Specifically, the Puglia-based Evò Archery Team emerged as a focal point of the event, not through a haul of trophies, but through a display of sheer depth and consistency that suggests a shifting tide in the national landscape.

A Statement of Strength in Numbers

For Evò Archery Team, the 2025 edition of the championships served as a validation of their technical project. Although the team departed the capital without a podium finish, they achieved a milestone that caught the attention of observers: nine athletes qualified for the event, all hailing from the same sports society.

In a sport where individual brilliance often overshadows team structure, having nine representatives at a national championship indicates a level of institutional stability and coaching quality that is rare. Coach Romeo Liaci, who guided the team alongside Francesco Quarta, emphasized that the experience was as much about development as it was about results.

“The Italian Championship just concluded saw, for the first time, the participation of as many as 9 athletes from our society. For me, who follows these splendid boys and girls, it was a true pleasure to be present in all three days of competition together with the best Italian archers and technicians. Some of our archers were participating in an Italian championship for the first time but behaved as if they were veterans, and this gives great hope for the future.”

This “veteran” composure among newcomers is a key indicator of the team’s internal culture, suggesting that the pressure of a national stage is being normalized through rigorous preparation.

Analyzing the Roster: Distribution Across Divisions

The strength of Evò Archery Team lies in its versatility. Rather than specializing in a single bow type, the society has developed competitive talent across the primary disciplines of the FITARCO (Italian Archery Federation) circuit. (For those unfamiliar, “barebow” refers to archery without sights or stabilizers, while “recurve” and “compound” utilize varying levels of mechanical assistance for precision).

The team’s presence was felt across several key categories:

• Barebow Senior Men: The experience of Mauro Liaci was complemented by the efforts of Luca Mariani and Benedetto Di Donna, three athletes credited with driving the team’s climb up the federal rankings.
• Compound Junior Women: High expectations were centered on the trio of Rebecca Trianni, Anna Falsanisi, and Benedetta di Lauro.
• Recurve Specialists: The society fielded diverse talent, including Fiorella Durante in the Master Women’s division, Sofia Quarta in the Cadet (allievi) Women’s division, and Gabriele Dilettuso in the Senior Men’s division.

The Climb Up the National Rankings

This performance in Rome is not an isolated incident but the continuation of a steady upward trajectory. The Evò Archery Team currently occupies the fourth position in the national ranking, boasting 3,155 points. This ranking is a critical metric in Italian archery, as it certifies the technical quality and group solidity of a society over time.

The team’s current standing is bolstered by a strong historical foundation. Last year, the society secured a remarkable second-place finish at the Indoor Italian Championships held in Pordenone from February 5 to 9. By maintaining a top-five national presence, Evò has transitioned from a regional contender to a consistent national powerhouse.

The transition from the Pordenone success to the Rome qualification volume shows a strategic shift. While Pordenone was characterized by a peak result, Rome was characterized by breadth. In professional sports, the ability to qualify a large volume of athletes for a major championship is often a more reliable predictor of long-term sustainability than a single podium finish.

Technical Implications and Future Outlook

The results from the Nuova Fiera di Roma suggest that the technical project led by Liaci and Quarta is yielding concrete results. By integrating junior and master athletes alongside seniors, the society is creating a pipeline of talent that ensures they will remain competitive in future cycles.

For the athletes, particularly those making their debut at the national level, the experience of competing against the “élite nazionale” provides a benchmark for the training required to reach the next level. The lack of podiums in this specific outing is likely to be viewed by the coaching staff as a learning opportunity rather than a failure, given the high number of qualifiers.

As the archery season progresses, the focus for these athletes will likely shift toward outdoor competitions and maintaining their standing in the federal rankings. The ability to perform under the lights of the Nuova Fiera di Roma has set a psychological foundation for the team’s upcoming challenges.

The next major checkpoint for the Italian archery community will be the continued rollout of the federal calendar and regional qualifiers. For more updates on national rankings and event results, follow the official communications from the federation.

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