From experienced champions looking to add to their remarkable careers to athletes enjoying outstanding recent form on the ISSF circuit, the competition features some of the biggest names in Trap and Skeet. Here are five athletes to keep an eye on throughout the competition.
Silvana Stanco (Italy)
Few athletes will receive as much support from the home crowd as Silvana Stanco. The Italian Trap specialist enjoyed the biggest success of her career by winning Olympic silver at Paris 2024, adding to an already impressive collection of ISSF World Cup medals and international podium finishes.
Born in Switzerland before moving to Italy at a young age, Stanco has become one of the country's leading shotgun athletes. Her calm approach in finals and wealth of experience have made her one of the most reliable performers on the ISSF circuit.
Competing at Trap Concaverde always provides extra motivation, and with Italian shooting enjoying another strong season, Stanco will be aiming to deliver another memorable result on home soil.
Silvana Stanco (Italy)
Few athletes will receive as much support from the home crowd as Silvana Stanco. The Italian Trap specialist enjoyed the biggest success of her career by winning Olympic silver at Paris 2024, adding to an already impressive collection of ISSF World Cup medals and international podium finishes.
Born in Switzerland before moving to Italy at a young age, Stanco has become one of the country's leading shotgun athletes. Her calm approach in finals and wealth of experience have made her one of the most reliable performers on the ISSF circuit.
Competing at Trap Concaverde always provides extra motivation, and with Italian shooting enjoying another strong season, Stanco will be aiming to deliver another memorable result on home soil.
Matthew Coward-Holley (Great Britain)
Olympic bronze medallist Matthew Coward-Holley remains one of the leading names in men's Trap. The experienced Briton has spent several years among the world's elite, earning ISSF World Cup victories, World Championship medals and countless appearances in international finals.
Known for his consistency in qualification and composed performances under pressure, Coward-Holley continues to be one of Great Britain's key medal hopes. His recent ISSF campaign included another podium finish in the Trap Mixed Team event alongside Fatima Galvez at the ISSF World Cup in Lonato, underlining that he remains in excellent form.
With extensive experience at Trap Concaverde, he once again enters the competition as one of the athletes capable of challenging for gold.
Olympic bronze medallist Matthew Coward-Holley remains one of the leading names in men's Trap. The experienced Briton has spent several years among the world's elite, earning ISSF World Cup victories, World Championship medals and countless appearances in international finals.
Known for his consistency in qualification and composed performances under pressure, Coward-Holley continues to be one of Great Britain's key medal hopes. His recent ISSF campaign included another podium finish in the Trap Mixed Team event alongside Fatima Galvez at the ISSF World Cup in Lonato, underlining that he remains in excellent form.
With extensive experience at Trap Concaverde, he once again enters the competition as one of the athletes capable of challenging for gold.
Amber Rutter (Great Britain)
At just 27 years of age, Amber Rutter has already established herself as one of the finest Skeet shooters of her generation. The Olympic silver medallist from Paris 2024 has enjoyed remarkable consistency throughout her senior career, collecting multiple ISSF World Cup victories and regularly reaching finals at the highest level.
Representing Great Britain since her teenage years, Rutter has become known for her exceptional rhythm, technical precision and ability to deliver under pressure. She also claimed the European title and has been a regular fixture on ISSF podiums over the past decade.
Lonato has been a successful venue for the Briton, and with the World Championships in Doha approaching later this year, another strong performance would further reinforce her status among the favourites for every major international competition.
At just 27 years of age, Amber Rutter has already established herself as one of the finest Skeet shooters of her generation. The Olympic silver medallist from Paris 2024 has enjoyed remarkable consistency throughout her senior career, collecting multiple ISSF World Cup victories and regularly reaching finals at the highest level.
Representing Great Britain since her teenage years, Rutter has become known for her exceptional rhythm, technical precision and ability to deliver under pressure. She also claimed the European title and has been a regular fixture on ISSF podiums over the past decade.
Lonato has been a successful venue for the Briton, and with the World Championships in Doha approaching later this year, another strong performance would further reinforce her status among the favourites for every major international competition.
Jean Pierre Brol Cárdenas (Guatemala)
Jean Pierre Brol has become one of Latin America's most recognisable shooting sport athletes. The Guatemalan made history by winning Olympic bronze in Trap at Paris 2024, becoming one of his country's greatest Olympic shooters.
His success has been backed by consistent performances on the ISSF circuit, where he has collected multiple World Cup medals and established himself as a regular finalist. Together with fellow Olympic medallist Adriana Ruano, Brol has also helped Guatemala become one of the strongest Trap nations in mixed team competition, earning another ISSF World Cup podium in 2025.
His experience and confidence make him one of the leading contenders every time he steps onto the range.
Jean Pierre Brol has become one of Latin America's most recognisable shooting sport athletes. The Guatemalan made history by winning Olympic bronze in Trap at Paris 2024, becoming one of his country's greatest Olympic shooters.
His success has been backed by consistent performances on the ISSF circuit, where he has collected multiple World Cup medals and established himself as a regular finalist. Together with fellow Olympic medallist Adriana Ruano, Brol has also helped Guatemala become one of the strongest Trap nations in mixed team competition, earning another ISSF World Cup podium in 2025.
His experience and confidence make him one of the leading contenders every time he steps onto the range.
Laetisha Scanlan (Australia)
One of Australia's most accomplished Trap shooters, Laetisha Scanlan brings more than a decade of international experience to Lonato. A three-time Olympian, she has represented Australia at the highest level since London 2012 and has consistently remained among the world's leading Trap athletes.
Throughout her career, Scanlan has collected numerous ISSF World Cup medals, Commonwealth Games titles and Oceania honours. She continues to demonstrate her competitiveness against the world's best, highlighted by victory in the Trap Mixed Team event alongside Mitchell Iles at the ISSF World Cup in Lonato in 2025.
Her experience, technical consistency and familiarity with the Lonato range ensure she will once again be one of the athletes to watch throughout the competition.
One of Australia's most accomplished Trap shooters, Laetisha Scanlan brings more than a decade of international experience to Lonato. A three-time Olympian, she has represented Australia at the highest level since London 2012 and has consistently remained among the world's leading Trap athletes.
Throughout her career, Scanlan has collected numerous ISSF World Cup medals, Commonwealth Games titles and Oceania honours. She continues to demonstrate her competitiveness against the world's best, highlighted by victory in the Trap Mixed Team event alongside Mitchell Iles at the ISSF World Cup in Lonato in 2025.
Her experience, technical consistency and familiarity with the Lonato range ensure she will once again be one of the athletes to watch throughout the competition.