Plovdiv, Bulgaria – The second day of competition at the European Indoor Archery Championships in Plovdiv delivered a strong showing for Italy, with athletes securing multiple finals appearances across recurve, compound, and barebow disciplines. The event, which runs through February 21st, has seen over 300 archers from across Europe vying for medals at the Kolodrum arena.
The Italian team has positioned itself for a successful weekend, earning four finals spots in compound and barebow, and three in recurve. This sets the stage for exciting medal matches as the competition intensifies.
Compound Competition: Godano and Aloisi Aim for Gold
Italian compound archers are leading the charge, highlighted by the performances of Michea Godano and Francesca Aloisi. Godano, representing Arcieri Tigullio, will compete for gold, whereas also having a chance to contend for a bronze medal. Aloisi will also be competing for both gold and bronze in the women’s compound division.
Barebow Dominance: Noziglia and Grezzani Set for All-Italian Final
Italy is poised to dominate the barebow women’s competition, with Cinzia Noziglia of Fiamme Oro and Linda Grezzani set to face off in the gold medal match. Noziglia has demonstrated strong form throughout the qualification rounds, establishing herself as a favorite in the event. Simone Barbieri will also compete for a medal, aiming for bronze in the men’s barebow category.
Junior Success and Close Calls
Italy’s junior archers are also making their mark. Giulio Locchi has advanced to the gold medal match in the junior men’s division, while Eleonora Lai will compete for a bronze medal. The junior competition has been particularly fierce, with several close matches determining the finalists.
Chiara Rebagliati’s run in the competition ended in the quarter-finals, falling 6-4 to Marchenko after earlier victories of 6-5 (10-9) against Georgia’s Pavlova and 6-2 against Poland’s Kozlowska. Anna Callegari was eliminated in the round of 16 by Turkey’s Cevak 6-2, following a successful opening match against Paranicheva (AIN) with a score of 6-0.
European Indoor Archery Championships: A Look at the Competition
The 22nd edition of the European Indoor Archery Championships, hosted in Plovdiv, Bulgaria, features athletes competing in recurve, compound, and barebow disciplines, across both senior and under-21 age categories. A maximum of three athletes per country are permitted to enter each category, ensuring a competitive field. The competition follows the rules set forth by World Archery (WA) and World Archery Europe (WAE). Archery Europe provides ongoing coverage of the event.
Other Notable Results
In the recurve women’s qualifying round, Italy’s Roberta Di Francesco leads with a score of 590, followed by France’s Lisa Barbelin (589) and Italy’s Loredana Spera (585). Ignatii Egorov tops the leaderboard in the under-21 men’s recurve section with 587 points. Denmark’s Sofie Louise Dam Marcussen leads the compound women’s standings with 596 points, while France’s Nicolas Girard and Israel’s Shamai Yamrom are tied at the top of the compound men’s qualifying with 598 points each.
The under-21 compound men’s team from AIN 1 currently leads the team ranking rounds with a total of 1768 points, ahead of Türkiye and Italy. France’s Jerome Souchaud leads the senior men’s barebow qualification, and Italy’s Cinzia Noziglia dominates the senior barebow women’s qualification.
As the eliminations begin, archers will progress through head-to-head matchplay, culminating in medal matches. Full results and live coverage are available on the WAE YouTube channel. Wikipedia provides an overview of the event details, including the number of competitors (315 from 27 nations).
What’s Next: The medal matches will take place this weekend, with the final results unfolding through February 21st. Stay tuned to www.archysport.com for updates and analysis as the European Indoor Archery Championships conclude.
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