Lombardy archers claimed regional indoor titles across three disciplines as the season concluded in symbolic tandem with the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics closing ceremonies.
The Italian Archery Federation’s Lombardy committee (Fitarco Lombardia) confirmed the completion of its 2026 regional indoor championships, with events held in Voghera, Nuvolera, and Solaro between January, and March. The compound division opened the season in Voghera on January 11-12, followed by the Olympic recurve division in Nuvolera on February 1-2, and concluding with the barebow division in Solaro on March 1-2.
In the compound senior individual category, Valerio Della Stua of Arcieri Solese claimed the men’s title while Anna Puricelli of AGM secured the women’s championship. The senior team title went to Arcieri Solese, represented by Della Stua, Pompeo, and Mancione.
Master division honors in compound went to Giampaolo Cancelli of PHB in the men’s category and Laura Toaiari of Arcieri del Roccolo among women. Arcieri dell’Airone captured the master team title with Barigozzi, Porta, and Marelli.
Junior competition saw Luca Scudeller of Arcieri dell’Airone win the men’s title and Camilla Brioschi of Arcieri Burarco Vimercate claim the women’s championship. Allievi division winners were Samuele Barigozzi of Arcieri Tre Torri in the men’s category and Liv Laiso of Arcieri Gufi del Brembo among women. The allievi team title went to Arcieri Gufi del Brembo, represented by Laiso, Morari, and Arnoldi.
Absolute division champions in compound were Luigi Porta of Arcieri dell’Airone (men) and Luna Rolfo of Arcieri della Valtenesi (women), with Arcieri dell’Airone likewise taking the absolute team title.
The Olympic recurve division in Nuvolera attracted 244 archers. Senior individual titles went to Edoardo Sportiello Sghirinzetti of CAM Arcieri Monica (men) and Sara Betta of Arcieri Voghera (women). Senior team honors were shared between CAM Arcieri Monica (Frangilli, Sportiello Sgirinzetti, Volpato) and Arcieri Voghera (Landi, Betta, Donato).
Master division winners in Olympic recurve were Maurizio Cecchetto of Arco Monza e Brianza (men) and Silvia Berta of Arcieri Bresciani (women). Team titles were claimed by Polisportiva Monticellese (Tirini, Terruzzi, Villa) and Arcieri Bresciani (Berta, Ghilardi, Biagi).
Junior competition in Olympic recurve saw Giacomo Casella of Città di Opera win the men’s title and Camilla Agrati of Polisportiva Besanese claim the women’s championship. Junior team honors went to Città di Opera (Casella, Ruffino Sancataldo, Silvestrini) and Arcieri del Roccolo.
The barebow division finale in Solaro on March 1-2 featured 142 competitors. While specific individual and team winners for this event were not detailed in the available search results, the competition marked the conclusion of Lombardy’s indoor regional championship trilogy.
The timing of the championships created a deliberate parallel with the recently concluded Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, which ended in mid-February. Fitarco Lombardia noted this symbolic connection as representative of the season’s spirit, highlighting the “diffusa” (widespread) format that brought events to multiple communities across the region.
These regional titles serve as qualifiers for national indoor championship consideration, with top performers advancing to represent Lombardy at the Italian Indoor Archery Championships later in the season. The results reflect the depth of talent across Lombardy’s archery clubs, from established programs like Arcieri dell’Airone and Arcieri Voghera to specialized discipline teams such as Polisportiva Monticellese and Città di Opera.
As the indoor season concludes, Lombardy archers will now shift focus toward outdoor preparation, with regional qualifying events for the summer season expected to begin in late spring across the region’s various disciplines and age categories.
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