Francesco Gregori claims Italian archery title in Benevento
Archer Francesco Gregori of the Italian Navy Sports Group won the men’s recurve Italian absolute individual archery title for the first time in his career, defeating Massimiliano Mandia of the Fiamme Azzurre 64-61 in the final held at the Rocca dei Rettori in Benevento. The victory came during the Italian Field Archery Championships, which ran from September 18 to September 20 across Benevento and Vitulano.
Competition results in Campania and national podiums
Alongside his absolute gold medal in Benevento, Gregori secured a senior individual category silver medal in Campania. Municipal officials, including Riccione Mayor Daniela Angelini and Sport Councillor Simone Imola, praised the achievement in a public statement, noting that the success enriches an already extraordinary medal collection for the local athlete and the Arco Club Riccione. During the national class championships earlier in the season, Gregori also collected two bronze medals: one in the individual Olympic division event and another in the team competition alongside club teammates Simone Vernocchi and Nicolay Vinogradov.
International breakthrough at the Mediterranean Games and World Championships
Gregori extended his national form to international competition during the 2026 season, highlighted by a strong run at the Mediterranean Games in Taranto. In the men’s individual recurve tournament, Gregori eliminated Olympic champion Mete Gazoz of Turkey in the semifinal before finishing with the silver medal after a defeat in the gold-medal match. He also placed fourth in the men’s team event representing the Italian national team. In addition to his Taranto results, Gregori secured a bronze medal in the team event at the World Championships stage in Madrid.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Francesco Gregori’s archery season
When and where did Francesco Gregori win his first absolute Italian title?
Gregori won the men’s recurve absolute title from September 18 to 20 at the Rocca dei Rettori during the Italian Field Archery Championships spanning Benevento and Vitulano.
Who did Gregori defeat in the absolute final at Benevento?
He defeated Massimiliano Mandia of the Fiamme Azzurre with a score of 64-61.
What international medals did Gregori win during the 2026 season?
He earned a silver medal in the individual recurve event at the Mediterranean Games in Taranto—after defeating Olympic champion Mete Gazoz in the semifinals—and captured a bronze medal in the team competition at the World Championships in Madrid.
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