The Italian Paralympic Committee has unveiled the official squad for the upcoming European Para-Archery Championships, set to take place in Rome from April 28 to May 2, 2026. The announcement confirms Italy’s preparations for the continental competition, which will be hosted across two venues in the capital: the Polifunctional Center of the State Police in Spinaceto for qualifications, eliminations, and bronze medal finals, and the Stadio Nando Martellini at the Terme di Caracalla for the gold medal finals on May 2.
According to the official announcement from the Italian Paralympic Committee, the azzurri team has been selected across multiple categories. In the recurve category, the selected athletes are Giuseppe Verzini (Arcieri Cormons), Stefano Travisani (GSPD), Davide Bettoni (Fiamme Gialle), Vincenza Petrilli (Fiamme Oro), Veronica Floreno (GSPD), and Elisabetta Mijno (Arcieri delle Alpi).
For the compound category, Italy has chosen Giampaolo Cancelli (PHB), Christian Seneca (Kosmos Rovereto), Gabriele Nanni (Fiamme Oro), Giulia Pesci (GSPD), and Irene Picci (Arcieri Padovani). The W1 category features four Italian archers: Paolo Tonon and Maurizio Panella (both GSPD), Francesco Maria Sorato (Frecce Azzurre), and Asia Pellizzari (Fiamme Oro). In the Visually Impaired categories, Matteo Panariello (Arcieri Livornesi) has been selected for V.I.1, while Daniele Piran (Arco Club Bolzano Vicentino) represents Italy in V.I.2/3.
The European Para-Archery Championships in Rome represent a significant event on the international parasport calendar, continuing Rome’s tradition of hosting major archery competitions. The competition serves as crucial preparation for Italy’s national team ahead of the 2027 qualification pathway for the Los Angeles 2028 Paralympic Games.
The event follows Italy’s recent success in international para-archery competitions, including the previous European Championships and the Para-Archery Cup. With the same organizing committee overseeing the event that managed previous successful editions, organizers aim to deliver another high-quality competition that showcases the growth and competitiveness of para-archery across Europe.
As the competition approaches, fans and followers can expect updates from the Italian Paralympic Committee regarding final preparations, venue details, and competition schedules. The championships will provide a platform for European para-archers to compete at the highest level while contributing to the sport’s development and visibility on the continental stage.
For the latest updates on the European Para-Archery Championships in Rome and Italy’s preparations, follow official channels from the Italian Paralympic Committee and World Archery.
