The Fitarco Indoor 18mt regional archery competition held on October 4 in Pomonte, Elba, saw a significant turnout of athletes and high-scoring performances, according to reports from Elbareport. The event, which serves as a qualifier for national championships, was organized through a collaboration between local associations Il Calello and Gli Archi del Grande Falco Asd.
Tournament Organization and Venue Standards
The competition took place at the Pomonte sports hall, a facility managed by Il Calello. Organizers prepared the venue to meet technical standards comparable to national-level Italian championships, ensuring specific safety protocols and target arrangements were in place. The tournament schedule was split into morning and afternoon sessions, with the organizing committee providing a catered lunch on-site—a logistical feature noted by participants as distinct from typical off-island events. Following their sessions, archers utilized local beach facilities for recovery while awaiting the final awards ceremony.
Regional Participation and Competitive Results
Athletes from various regions competed alongside local Elba-based archers. Visiting delegations included representatives from Arcieri di Bellaria, Arcieri dei Salici, Arcieri della Costa Etrusca, Arcieri di Pesaro, and Arcieri del Golfo from La Spezia. The host organization, Gli Archi del Grande Falco Asd, secured multiple podium finishes across several categories.
- Arco Compound: Alexei Volosciuc (1st, Master Men); Tommaso Mazzi (1st, Allievi Men).
- Arco Nudo: Vittorio Mulo (1st, Senior Men); Claudia Schezzini (1st, Master Women); Emma Corbelli (1st, Junior Women); Ivan Voloshchuk (1st, Allievi Men); Lorenzo Nuccetelli (2nd, Allievi Men); Noah Righini (1st, Ragazzi Men); Alice Lisanti (1st, Giovanissimi Women).
- Master Men (Arco Nudo): Fabio Nuccetelli (2nd), Patrizio Bolano (4th), Angelo Cafaro (5th), and Fabio Mazzi (6th).
Additionally, the Arco Nudo Master team—comprised of Fabio Nuccetelli, Angelo Cafaro, and Patrizio Bolano—was awarded a top finish in their division.
Community and Institutional Support
The event received support from the Comune di Marciana, with specific acknowledgement given to Mayor Barbi and the municipal offices. Operational assistance during the competition was provided by the Misericordia di Pomonte e Chiessi public assistance service. Organizers noted the collaborative effort between the local groups and the visiting clubs as a key factor in the event’s execution.
Upcoming Qualifying Schedule
As this competition is part of the official Fitarco regional calendar, the results are registered for national qualification rankings.
