Matteo Borsani Finishes Fourth at Targa World Championships as Italian Women Eliminated

Matteo Borsani delivered Italy’s best-ever result at the Targa World Championships, securing fourth place in the men’s individual recurve competition after a hard-fought bronze medal match loss to host nation South Korea’s Kim Je Deok in Gwangju.

The 22-year-old archer from Fiamme Gialle fell 3-7 in the bronze medal match, capping a strong tournament run that saw him defeat world number one Brady Ellison in a tense semifinal shootout earlier in the competition.

Borsani’s fourth-place finish represents the highest achievement of his career to date, building on his recent gold medal victory at the World Games just weeks prior to the championships.

His journey to the medal matches included a spareggio victory over Ellison, where Borsani prevailed 6-5 (10+-10) to advance to the semifinals against the American star.

The Italian men’s campaign ended with Borsani’s bronze match loss, while the Italian women’s team faced elimination earlier in the tournament, though specific details of their exit were not available in the verified sources.

South Korea’s Kang Chaeyoung claimed the women’s individual recurve title on the final day of competition in Gwangju, becoming the new world champion in front of her home crowd.

The championships took place in Gwangju, South Korea, continuing the event’s rotation through international venues as part of the World Archery Federation’s premier outdoor target competition.

Borsani’s performance marks a significant milestone for Italian archery, demonstrating the nation’s growing competitiveness on the world stage following his World Games success and now this deep run at the Targa World Championships.

At just 22 years old, Borsani has established himself as one of Italy’s most promising archery talents, with back-to-back major international performances suggesting a bright future ahead for the young athlete.

The Italian delegation will now look to build on these results as they prepare for upcoming international competitions, with Borsani’s fourth-place finish providing momentum and valuable experience for future tournaments.

For continued coverage of archery results and Italian performances on the world stage, archysport.com will provide updates as athletes prepare for their next competitive opportunities.

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