Italy’s national shooting teams are heading to the Lusaill Shooting Complex in Doha, Qatar, to contest the Gran Mondiale—marking the opening for direct qualification quotas ahead of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.
The Lusaill Showdown for LA2028 Quotas
The global tournament has drawn 1,055 athletes from 90 nations to fight across Tiro a Volo and Tiro a Segno disciplines. Stakes are high: three Olympic quota spots are up for grabs in each individual event.
Lodde Leads the Italian Skeet Delegation
National Technical Director Luigi Agostino Lodde oversees the Italian skeet squad in Doha, bringing top military and police sports group talent to the ranges. The men’s lineup fields Tammaro Cassandro of the Carabinieri, flanked by Fiamme Oro marksmen Erik Pittini and Gabriele Rossetti.
Bacosi and Bartolomei Anchor Women’s Squad
On the women’s side, Diana Bacosi represents the Esercito, Martina Bartolomei carries the colors of the Aeronautica Militare, and Sara Bongini rounds out the roster for the Fiamme Oro. The entire skeet contingent steps onto the Lusaill ranges on Tuesday, November 3, for their official pre-competition training sessions.
Conti and the Trap Contingent Arrival
National Technical Director Marco Conti will arrive in Qatar on November 6 to take charge of the Italian trap squad. The men’s roster boasts Mauro De Filippis (Fiamme Oro), Massimo Fabbrizi (Carabinieri), and Giovanni Pellielo (Fiamme Azzurre).
Rossi and Stanco Target November 9 Training
The women’s trap selection pairs Jessica Rossi and Erica Sessa of the Fiamme Oro with Silvana Maria Stanco representing the Fiamme Gialle. Data released by the Italian Shooting Federation (FITAV) marks Monday, November 9, as the official start date for the trap delegation’s pre-competition training.
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