The fourth and last leg of this year’s ISSF World Cup in Shotgun events has been opened in San Marino, the smallest Republic of the World.
379 shooters, coming from 49 countries, will compete in the five Olympic shotgun events of Trap, Double Trap and Skeet shooting.
The competition, which offers the last chance to qualify for this year’s ISSF World Cup Final, will be held at the new San Marino’s shooting club from the 16th through the 24th of June.
The first match of this World Cup stage, the Skeet Women event, will take place June the 17th. The final round will take place at 6.30 PM San Marino’s time (GMT +2). Results, news and video highlights will be posted on www.iss-sports.org .
The World Cup stage was opened by a spectacular ceremony, which took place at Cava delle Balestre, in the historical city centre of San Marino. An exhibition of the traditional San Marino’s crossbowman was offered by the World Cup’s Organizing Committee, which welcomed the athletes to the oldest Republic of the World.
“Welcome to everybody! It’s an honour to welcome an ISSF competition in our Republic – said the San Marino’s State Secretary Fabio BERARDI – this is one of the most important sport events that we have ever hosted. Shooting is beloved in San Marino, and our shooters made us proud both on the international and Olympic scene.”
The ISSF Secretary General Horst G. Schreiber took part in the opening ceremony, expressing his best wishes in behalf of the International Shooting Sport Federation.
“This is a premier! This is the first time that an ISSF World Cup stage is organized in one of the small countries!” Said Mr. Schreiber “Thanks to the San Marino’s Olympic Committee, and to the San Marino’s Organizing Committee and Shooting Federations, for their efforts. We will always remember this beautiful day in this beautiful country!”
The President of the Olympic Committee of San Marino, Mr. Angelo VICINI, thanked the ISSF Secretary General, and welcome the athletes to San Marino. “Our Olympic movement will prove its vitality during this ISSF World Cup. We would like to offer you our full support! I wish all the delegations to reach their goals. Thank you all!”
San Marino’s Shooting Federation President, Mr. Marino VOLPINARI, extended the welcomes of the Organizing Committee, saying to be confident in a successful competition “When the ISSF gave us this competition in 2007, we were at the same time happy and worried. From that moment on we have been working restless, and we are now very proud while welcoming you to this World Cup. Thank you all!”
379 shooters, coming from 49 countries, will compete in the five Olympic shotgun events of Trap, Double Trap and Skeet shooting.
The competition, which offers the last chance to qualify for this year’s ISSF World Cup Final, will be held at the new San Marino’s shooting club from the 16th through the 24th of June.
The first match of this World Cup stage, the Skeet Women event, will take place June the 17th. The final round will take place at 6.30 PM San Marino’s time (GMT +2). Results, news and video highlights will be posted on www.iss-sports.org .
The World Cup stage was opened by a spectacular ceremony, which took place at Cava delle Balestre, in the historical city centre of San Marino. An exhibition of the traditional San Marino’s crossbowman was offered by the World Cup’s Organizing Committee, which welcomed the athletes to the oldest Republic of the World.
“Welcome to everybody! It’s an honour to welcome an ISSF competition in our Republic – said the San Marino’s State Secretary Fabio BERARDI – this is one of the most important sport events that we have ever hosted. Shooting is beloved in San Marino, and our shooters made us proud both on the international and Olympic scene.”
The ISSF Secretary General Horst G. Schreiber took part in the opening ceremony, expressing his best wishes in behalf of the International Shooting Sport Federation.
“This is a premier! This is the first time that an ISSF World Cup stage is organized in one of the small countries!” Said Mr. Schreiber “Thanks to the San Marino’s Olympic Committee, and to the San Marino’s Organizing Committee and Shooting Federations, for their efforts. We will always remember this beautiful day in this beautiful country!”
The President of the Olympic Committee of San Marino, Mr. Angelo VICINI, thanked the ISSF Secretary General, and welcome the athletes to San Marino. “Our Olympic movement will prove its vitality during this ISSF World Cup. We would like to offer you our full support! I wish all the delegations to reach their goals. Thank you all!”
San Marino’s Shooting Federation President, Mr. Marino VOLPINARI, extended the welcomes of the Organizing Committee, saying to be confident in a successful competition “When the ISSF gave us this competition in 2007, we were at the same time happy and worried. From that moment on we have been working restless, and we are now very proud while welcoming you to this World Cup. Thank you all!”