The Campionati Italiani Targa outdoor archery championships, held in Canegrate from September 3 to 6, featured strong performances from ASD Arco Club Riccione athletes as they competed across individual and team divisions against over 900 competitors from more than 250 clubs nationwide, according to regional reports.
ASD Arco Club Riccione secured multiple podium placements during the four-day national outdoor meeting in the Milan metropolitan area, culminating in the senior and youth finals held on Sunday, September 6.
Rebecca Pecci Leads Youth Success in Canegrate
Among the standout individual performances, 16-year-old Rebecca Pecci claimed the gold medal in the Allieve femminile division, cementing her status as one of the country’s top young talents in the category, as reported by regional media outlets.
Francesco Gregori delivered another premier result for the club, winning gold in the Seniores maschile class before adding a silver medal in the overall men’s absolute division.
Team Divisions Yield Gold and Silver
The club’s momentum continued through the team competitions. The Master men’s squad—featuring Michelini, Luponetti, and Vinogradov—combined to capture the gold medal in their division.
Meanwhile, the junior men’s team composed of Gambuti, Pecci, and Vernocchi secured a silver medal after a consistent run through the elimination rounds.
Civic Leadership Reacts to National Results
“Bringing Riccione’s name to the national summit in an event that saw nearly a thousand archers compete from every corner of the country is a source of immense pride,” said Simone Imola, Councillor for Sport, in remarks published by regional media. “The individual and team successes confirm the excellent quality of the work carried out by the club and the great passion of our athletes.”
Next Stop: Centro Sportivo Italo Nicoletti
With the national outdoor championships concluded, local attention turns immediately to upcoming regional events hosted on home soil.
The Centro Sportivo Italo Nicoletti in Riccione is scheduled to host the “Quadrangolare giovanile Andrea Bertolino” on Saturday, September 19, and Sunday, September 20, bringing youth archery prospects back to the shooting line for a weekend of competition.
