Antalya, Turkey – April 23, 2026 – Italian archery squads have secured spots in all three team finals at the 2026 European Grand Prix Antalya, while Lorenzo Gubbini of Arcieri Città di Terni advanced to the individual semifinals in the compound men’s division, according to competition results from the first leg of the World Ranking Event series.
The Italian compound men’s team, featuring Gubbini alongside Michea Godano and Manuel Sartorello, will face Turkey in the gold medal match after posting the top qualification score. Earlier on Saturday, the same trio defeated Turkey 238-231 in the team final to claim gold and set a new Italian national record, surpassing their previous best by one point. The victory came after Italy landed 13 of 15 arrows in the 10-ring and only two in the 9-ring during the decisive match.
In individual action, Gubbini advanced to the semifinals after strong qualification rounds, setting up a potential rematch with Turkish archer Haney, whom he defeated in Sunday’s individual final to win gold with a score of 149-147. During that championship bout, Gubbini hit the 10-ring 14 times out of 15 arrows, demonstrating the precision that has elevated him in the world rankings.
The Italian recurve men’s and women’s teams also reached their respective gold medal matches, creating a clean sweep of team final appearances for Italy across all disciplines. The recurve mixed team and compound mixed team squads similarly advanced to medal contention, highlighting the depth of the Italian archery contingent at the Antalya venue.
Competition began Thursday with qualification and elimination rounds, culminating in team finals on Saturday and individual finals on Sunday. The event serves as the first leg of the 2026 European Grand Prix series, offering crucial world ranking points ahead of the outdoor season’s major championships.
Stefano Tombesi, president of Arcieri Città di Terni, praised Gubbini’s consistent development, noting the athlete’s dedication has brought renewed attention to the sport in Italy. “We are seeing an athlete who has put our sport in the spotlight and is striving for incredible results that are evident to all,” Tombesi said following the weekend’s achievements.
With the team finals scheduled for Saturday and individual semifinals and finals set for Sunday, Italian archers enter the final day of competition with medal prospects in all seven events. The competition continues to follow the World Archery format, with elimination brackets determining advancement to the medal rounds.
The 2026 European Grand Prix Antalya concludes Sunday with award ceremonies for all individual and team champions, providing early-season momentum for athletes targeting qualification for the World Archery Championships and continental events later in the year.
Stay tuned to Archysport for confirmed results from the finals and updates on the Italian archery team’s trajectory through the 2026 international season.
