Italian Women’s Trio Edged Out in Dramatic Shoot-Off
The Italian women’s recurve team, featuring Tatiana Andreoli, Roberta Di Francesco, and Chiara Rebagliati, entered the semifinal stage automatically after capturing second place in the morning ranking round. Facing off against Turkey, the squad mounted a determined comeback from a 0-4 deficit to level the match and force a decisive shoot-off. The Italian trio advances to Friday’s bronze-medal match to face Spain.
Men’s Team Halts Run Against France in Semifinals
In the men’s team bracket, the Italian lineup consisting of Matteo Borsani, Francesco Gregori, and Massimiliano Mandia opened the competition with a straightforward win over Greece in the quarterfinals. However, the squad encountered a formidable challenge in the semifinals, dropping a 6-0 decision to France.
Roster Context and Squad Adjustments in Taranto
The host nation entered the multi-sport event in Apulia aiming to build on a dominant showing at the 2022 Mediterranean Games in Oran, Algeria, where Italy led the discipline’s medal table with five total podium finishes, consisting of one gold, three silvers, and one bronze.
Massimiliano Mandia steps into the lineup to cover for Nespoli, bringing veteran experience to the men’s side alongside Borsani and Gregori. Meanwhile, the women’s contingent relies heavily on the momentum of Roberta Di Francesco and Tatiana Andreoli, both coming off productive international stretches in the World Cup and European Championships circuits alongside Rebagliati.
Next Steps on the Archery Schedule
Competition at the Crispiano facility continues through the week, with individual recurve rounds leading up to Friday’s medal encounters. Both Italian teams will return to the shooting line to contest their respective bronze-medal fixtures on Friday, concluding the initial team phases of the archery program at the 2026 Games.
