Italy Announces Archery Squad for Yankton World Field and 3D Championships

Italy heads into the dual-championship fortnight as a dominant powerhouse in both disciplines. At the previous World Championships held in 2024, the Italian national team secured a combined total of 30 medals across the events, capturing the top spot in both respective Nations’ medal standings. Technical Director Giorgio Botto has shaped the rosters, incorporating a mix of seasoned veterans and rising talents across multiple bow divisions.

A Quadruple Threat Across Both Disciplines

Among the roster selections, four Italian archers have earned the double-duty distinction of competing in both the Field and 3D World Championships in Yankton. In the compound division, Michea Godano of the Fiamme Gialle faces a demanding two-week stretch of continuous competition. In the women’s barebow category, Eleonora Strobbe of Arcieri Altopiano Pinè and Cinzia Noziglia of the Fiamme Oro will take to the courses for both events. Noziglia arrives in the United States backed by her eight world titles across the two disciplines. Meanwhile, Giuseppe Seimandi of the Fiamme Azzurre handles the dual assignment on the men’s barebow side as another high-level specialist.

Field Championship Roster Details

For the Field competition starting September 22, the Italian recurve squad features Matteo Borsani (Fiamme Gialle), Massimiliano Mandia (Fiamme Azzurre), Federico Musolesi (Aeronautica Militare), Roberta Di Francesco (Fiamme Azzurre), and Chiara Rebagliati (Fiamme Oro). The compound team rounds out its lineup alongside Godano with Marco Bruno (Fiamme Azzurre), Marco Morello (Aeronautica Militare), Giulia Di Nardo (Fiamme Oro), Andrea Nicole Moccia (Arcieri Tigullio), and Sara Ret (Arcieri Cormons). Simone Barbieri (Arcieri Montalcino) and Matteo Uggeri (Arcieri Bresciani) join Seimandi, Noziglia, and Strobbe in the barebow ranks.

The Italian delegation also features nine Under-21 athletes fighting for age-category world titles. The recurve youth squad includes Jacopo Azzoni (Arcieri Tigullio), Anna Callegari (Arcieri Tigullio), and Emma Di Vita (Arcieri Delle Alpi). Compound youth selections include Fabrizio Aloisi (Arcieri Iuvenilia), Omar Cecco (Arcieri Maniago), Isabella Bacerio (Castenaso Archery Team), and Giorgia Montaldi (Arcieri Abruzzesi), while Giulio Locchi (Arcieri Rocca Flea) and Linda Grezzani (Arcieri Bresciani) represent the nation in barebow youth categories.

3D Championship Selection Highlights

Transitioning to the 3D competition beginning September 27, the squad introduces specialized additions. The men’s compound team welcomes Federico Pagnoni (Arcieri Città di Terni) and Jesse Sut (Kosmos Rovereto). The women’s 3D compound contingent features Elisa Baldo (Arcieri Decumanus Maximus), Maddalena Marcaccini (Sagitta Arcieri Pesaro), and Irene Franchini (Fiamme Azzurre). The barebow lineup for the 3D events relies on Seimandi, Noziglia, Strobbe, alongside Alessio Noceti (Arcieri Tigullio).

Additional weapon categories feature representation in the 3D discipline. The traditional bow squad includes Kevin Gheda (Arcieri delle Alpi), Fabio Pittaluga (Arcieri Medio Chienti), Serena Saltalamacchia (Arcieri delle Alpi), and Sabrina Vannini (Arcieri Città di Terni). Five athletes fill out the longbow division: Maurizio Bevolo (Arcieri Iuvenilia), Enzo Lazzaroni (Arcieri delle Alpi), Iuana Bassi (Arcieri Tigullio), Maria Cristina Giorgetti (Sagitta Arcieri Pesaro), and Paola Sacchetti (Arcieri del Micco).

Federation Leadership and Support Staff

Behind the athletes, the technical and administrative framework is established. Technical Director Giorgio Botto oversees both sectors alongside coach Daniele Bellotti. Leadership duties on-site are divided between two delegation chiefs, with Enrico Rebagliati leading the Field contingent and Luciano Spera managing the 3D delegation.

The Azzurri squad shifts its focus ahead of departure for Yankton, where competition gets underway on September 22.