Italian Para-Archery Championships Head to Martinsicuro: Dates, Athletes, and Details

Official Presentation at the Torre di Carlo V

Local authorities and federation executives officially detailed the late-September schedule during a press conference hosted inside the historic Torre di Carlo V. According to municipal and federation reports, the launch event drew prominent figures including Fitarco national president Vittorio Polidoro, regional president Claudio Perrotta, and Martinsicuro Mayor Massimo Vagnoni. They were joined by municipal officials Marcello Monti, Umberto Tassoni, and Alessandro Casmirri, alongside Aldo Di Silverio, president of Arcieri Il Delfino, and Peppino De Berardinis of Sportivamente Uniti.

“We are honored to host an event of such magnitude,” Mayor Massimo Vagnoni stated during the presentation, emphasizing that it is a special year for Martinsicuro and the broader Val Vibrata region under its designation as a European Community of Sport. Local organizers designed the competition to blend athletic inclusion with direct regional promotion.

Elite Field and the Road to Los Angeles 2028

The entry lists feature top-tier competitors who have starred on international stages, including medalists from the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, the Gwangju 2025 World Championships, and the Roma 2026 European Championships. Federation calendars note that these national titles serve as crucial markers as athletes prepare to chase qualification quotas next year for the Los Angeles 2028 Paralympic Games.

Defending champions returning to the line include Giuseppe Verzini and Elisabetta Mijno in the recurve division, both looking to secure back-to-back national titles following their victories last year in Rovereto. In the compound category, Giampaolo Cancelli returns to defend his crown, though the reigning women’s champion, Eleonora Sarti, will sit out the competition while continuing shoulder rehabilitation. In the W1 class, Paolo Tonon enters the field to defend his title, while national teammate Asia Pellizzari remains sidelined due to injury. Meanwhile, Matteo Panariello (V.I.1) and Claudio Peruffo (V.I.2/3) are set to defend the visually impaired titles they claimed in 2025.

Competition Schedule and Organizing Partners

The event organization is spearheaded by Arcieri Il Delfino, a sporting society with headquarters in Silvi, present in the Teramo territory since 1990 that has managed numerous national federation events. The competition operates under the aegis of the Fitarco Abruzzo regional committee, with patrocopies from the Abruzzo Region and the Municipality of Martinsicuro, plus support from TOP 87 and Sportivamente Uniti.

Competition action kicks off on Friday, September 25, starting with a morning promotional gathering for local students from 10:00 to 12:00 local venue time, followed by official practice throws at 15:00. The formal opening ceremony takes place at the municipal stadium at 18:00. Saturday, September 26, marks the start of scoring play with the 72-arrow ranking rounds to determine class titles and establish the elimination brackets, which run through individual and team semifinals. Sunday, September 27, features all remaining team, mixed team, and individual finals to crown the absolute Italian champions, concluding with the official medal ceremonies.

Broadcast and Media Coverage

Fans unable to attend the Tommolini stadium in person can follow the action through official digital channels. Federation announcements confirm that YouArco, the official YouTube channel of FITARCO, will stream the decisive phases of the Martinsicuro tournament live. Additionally, Rai Sport will broadcast a dedicated television summary of the event in the days following the conclusion of the championships.

Official updates and results will be published through Fitarco channels as the September 25 opening ceremony approaches. Readers are invited to share their thoughts or predictions for the national titles in the comments below.