The 2019 Italian Target Archery Championships in Lignano Sabbiadoro reached a critical juncture following the completion of all elimination rounds on the second day of competition. As the event moves into its final phase, athletes are set to compete for absolute national titles across individual, team, and mixed team categories.
Individual Gold Medal Contenders
In the men’s Olympic recurve category, the gold medal match will feature a contest between two representatives of the Italian Air Force (Aeronautica Militare): Marco Morello and David Pasqualucci. The bronze medal will be decided between Matteo Balsamo of the Arcieri di Artemide and Matteo Fissore from the Malin Archery Team.
The women’s Olympic recurve final pits defending champion Tatiana Andreoli against her Fiamme Oro teammate Lucilla Boari, both of whom represented Italy at the most recent World Championships. Debora Pinna (Arcieri Uras) and Annalisa Agammenoni (Medio Chienti) are set to face off for the bronze.
In the compound division, Federico Pagnoni (Arcieri Montalcino), a national team member who competed at the latest world championships, will challenge Marco Bruno (Arcieri di Volpiano) for the gold. Elia Fregnan (Compagnia Arcieri del Torrazzo) and Claudio Capovilla (Arcieri Pustersi) will contest the third-place match.
The women’s compound final features a rematch from the previous season between defending champion Sara Ret (Arcieri Cormons) and paralympic athlete Maria Andrea Virgilio (Dyamond Archery Palermo). Eleonora Sarti (Fiamme Azzurre) and Althea Rota (Arcieri Solese) will compete for the bronze medal.
Teams Compete for Olympic Team Gold and Bronze
The men’s Olympic team gold medal match will see the Arcieri Iuvenilia trio of Melotto, Morello, and Paoli face the Mirasole Città di Opera team, represented by Gottardini, Marinoni, and Nardon. The bronze medal match involves the Arcieri Torrevecchia and Arco Club Riccione.
In the women’s Olympic team competition, the Torrevecchia squad—comprised of Mandia, Rebagliati, and Romoli—will look to defend their title against the Arcieri Iuvenilia team of Andreoli, Libertone, and Rolando. The bronze medal will be contested by Kappa Kosmos Rovereto and Arcieri Bosco delle Querce.
The men’s compound team final will feature Kappa Kosmos Rovereto against Ar.Co Arcieri Collegno, while the women’s compound team gold will be decided between Arcieri delle Alpi and Arcieri Solese. Mixed team finals also feature high-stakes matchups: Arcieri Torrevecchia will face Arcieri Medio Chienti for the Olympic gold, and the Arcieri Montalcino duo of Pagnoni and Tonioli will compete against Arcieri Solese for the compound title.
Individual Class Titles Are Finalized
Individual class titles have already been finalized. In the senior men’s Olympic recurve, Matteo Fissore secured the top spot with 666 points, followed by Marco Morello (662) and Federico Musolesi (658). Lucilla Boari claimed the women’s senior title with 642 points, ahead of Elena Tonetta (639) and Annalisa Agammenoni (636).
Junior competition saw standout performances from Alessandro Paoli and Tatiana Andreoli, who both finished with 666 points to claim their respective junior national titles. Master class titles were awarded to Andrea Parenti and Tiziana Libertone.
Team class standings also saw the Arcieri Iuvenilia senior men’s team post a winning total of 1937 points. The Arcieri Torrevecchia women’s senior team claimed their title with 1806 points. Other class victories were recorded by the XII Legio in the master men’s category, Arcieri delle Alpi in the master women’s, Mirasole Città di Opera in the junior men’s, and Arcieri Montalcino in the junior women’s.
Competition Status
While class titles have been determined based on qualification and ranking scores, the absolute national champions are decided through the head-to-head elimination matches concluding today. The results of these final matches will determine the ultimate winners of the 2019 Italian Target Archery Championships.
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