The Arcieri del Medio Chienti secured one gold medal and three silver medals at the 2026 Italian Target Archery Championships, according to local sports reports. The prestigious national tournament took place from September 3 to September 6 in Canegrate, Lombardia, bringing together top archery clubs from across the country.
Golden Triumph and Regional Records in Master Barebow
The standout performance for the Belforte del Chienti club came from the Master Barebow team. Gionata Re, Roberto Imperatori, and Marco Feliziani captured the gold medal and the Italian championship title following a tightly contested competition.
Their victory was underscored by a new regional record in the Master Barebow division, with a combined score of 1,796 points. Individually, Gionata Re also set a new regional benchmark for his category by posting a score of 616 points.
Youth Success and Head-to-Head Finals
The club’s youth sector also delivered a podium finish. The Girls Recurve team, featuring Emma Sciapichetti, Sofia Buson, and Maria Viola, claimed a silver medal after a consistent season of training and competition.
Competition continued through the weekend with head-to-head matches for the absolute national titles. The barebow trio of Re, Imperatori, and Feliziani advanced to Sunday’s absolute final, alongside Marco Seri, who secured a spot in the individual Compound final. Both athletes converted their qualifications into silver medals during Sunday’s showdowns, bringing the club’s overall tally to four national podium finishes.
High-Profile Attendance and Next Steps
The event drew notable figures for the medal ceremonies, including the Minister of Economy and Finance Giancarlo Giorgetti, Lombardia Regional President Attilio Fontana, the mayor of Canegrate, and executives from the Italian Archery Federation, according to local coverage.
The outdoor season for the Arcieri del Medio Chienti continues later this month. The club will travel to Vitulano, in the province of Benevento, from September 18 to 20 for the Italian Field Archery Championships, where they plan to field a men’s team, three youth representatives, and a competitor in the women’s compound division.
