Martinsicuro will host the Italian Targa Para-Archery Championships from Thursday, September 25, to Saturday, September 27, bringing 60 archers representing 37 clubs to the Stadio Comunale Tommolini. The national competition places the Teramo province at the center of the para-archery calendar, featuring events across the Recurve, Compound, W1, and Visually Impaired categories as athletes compete for both class and absolute Italian titles.
Competition Schedule and Venue Details at Stadio Tommolini
The Stadio Comunale Tommolini in Martinsicuro serves as the main venue for the three-day championship. Official competition details were outlined during a press conference at the Torre di Carlo V, featuring local officials alongside representatives from FITARCO and the organizing committee.
The schedule opens on Friday, September 25, starting with a promotional event for local students from 10:00 to 12:00 local time. Official practice throws begin at 15:00, followed by the opening ceremony at the municipal stadium at 18:00 local time. Competition proper gets underway on Saturday, September 26, with the 72-arrow ranking round for each division to determine class champions and establish the elimination brackets. Individual and team elimination rounds run through the afternoon up to the semifinals. Sunday, September 27, features all team, mixed team, and individual finals to award the absolute Italian titles, concluding with the medal ceremonies and official closing.
National Contenders and Defending Champions
The entry list features top-tier competitors, including members of the Italian national team who earned medals at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, the Gwangju 2025 World Championships, and the Rome 2026 European Championships. These athletes are also preparing for qualifying events next year ahead of the Los Angeles 2028 Paralympic Games.
Defending champions returning to the field include Giuseppe Verzini and Elisabetta Mijno, who captured the recurve titles last year in Rovereto. In the compound division, Giampaolo Cancelli aims to defend his crown, while the reigning women’s compound champion, Eleonora Sarti, misses the event as she continues rehabilitation following a shoulder injury. In the W1 category, Paolo Tonon enters the competition to defend his title, though his national teammate Asia Pellizzari is sidelined with an injury. Matteo Panariello in the V.I.1 class and Claudio Peruffo in the V.I.2/3 classification return to defend the titles they secured in 2025.
Organizing Committee and Local Impact
The event is organized by Arcieri Il Delfino—a club based in Silvi active in the Teramo territory since 1990—in collaboration with the association Sportivamente Uniti led by Peppino De Berardinis. The initiative is coordinated with the FITARCO Abruzzo Regional Committee, holding patronage from the Abruzzo Region and the Municipality of Martinsicuro, alongside support from TOP 87.
Martinsicuro Mayor Massimo Vagnoni emphasized the significance of the event during the official presentation, noting that the municipality and the Val Vibrata are celebrating a special designation within the framework of the European Community of Sport. Local tourism representatives, including Simone Tommolini of the Martinsicuro and Villa Rosa tourism operators association, highlighted the economic and hospitality impact that athletes, technical staff, and supporters bring to the Teramo coast across Giulianova, Roseto degli Abruzzi, Tortoreto, and Alba Adriatica.
How to Follow the Championships
Fans unable to attend the Stadio Comunale Tommolini in person can follow the action through official broadcast channels. FITARCO will provide live streaming of the key phases on its official YouTube channel, YouArco. Rai Sport will also air a special highlights summary package in the days following the conclusion of the tournament.
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