Riccardo Giuseppe Bruno secured his second national title of the season, overcoming difficult wind conditions at the 38th outdoor Para Archery Italian Championships held in Martinsicuro from September 26 to 27. Competing for the Arcieri Muzio Attendolo Sforza (Masf) club based in Cotignola, Bruno finished the competition with a 17-point lead over his nearest competitor to claim the junior outdoor category.
Securing the Double at Martinsicuro
The outdoor championship victory follows Bruno’s success earlier in the year at the indoor national championships held in January in Lamezia Terme, Catanzaro. Achieving both indoor and outdoor national titles within the same calendar year marks a significant milestone in the young athlete’s sporting trajectory. Records show that defending a title often presents a steeper challenge than winning it initially, a hurdle the Cotignola archer cleared despite adverse weather that disrupted the early stages of the tournament.
Strong winds troubled competitors during the opening phases of the event in the Teramo province. According to match reports, Bruno managed the environmental conditions effectively, stabilizing his shooting form to pull away from the field and secure the gold medal by a 17-point margin over the second-place finisher.
Rapid Progression in Competitive Archery
Bruno’s rise through the national and international ranks has accelerated since he began competitive shooting with the Masf club in 2025. In his debut international outing, he represented the national paralympic team at the European Para Youth Games in Istanbul, Turkey, where he placed fifth overall in his division.
Over the span of his training and competition schedule, Bruno has lowered his personal best score four distinct times. This steady accumulation of higher scoring thresholds laid the groundwork for his breakthrough victories at the national level in both indoor and outdoor disciplines.
Club Development and Future Outlook
The Arcieri Muzio Attendolo Sforza club in Cotignola has overseen Bruno’s technical development. Securing two Italian titles in a single year provides both personal validation for the athlete and positive indicators for the future.
With the outdoor season concluding, attention shifts toward the winter training cycle and the defense of his indoor crown when the national calendar resumes.
