The second stage of the 2021 Clay Shooting World Cup in Osijek (Croatia) starts in the best way. Two shooters provided with Gemini chokes grab the spotlight in the skeet: in men’s competition thanks to Tammaro Cassandro Mameli's anthem fills the air while as for women Francisca Crovetto Chadid achieves silver which entails much more than a medal. First things first.
On the platforms of the Pampas Shooting Range the qualification round for our Tammaro, already bronze medalist in the first World Cup leg held in Lonato del Garda (Italy) last May, ends in conquering the number 3 dorsal. The Carabinieri Arms Officer hailing from Caserta, well-aware of his own skills, sets the pace from the early moments, those turning out to be crucial and awarding the winner medal. In the final shoot-off he manages to prevail on the Argentine Federico Gil with a score of 2-1, after that they both hit 55 targets out of 60.
“A gold that means so much” – here are the first words of the athlete - “The Olympics are getting closer and closer hence though such an outcome I proved myself to be on the right path. I made a few mistakes, however, I have a plenty of time to commit to the preparation so that I will be well-trained when I arrive in Japan”.
As regards women's skeet the excellent perfomance of Francisca Crovetto Chadid is equally noteworthy. The Chilean ranked second hitting 53 targets yielding only to the Russian Zilia Batyrshina. This result earns the athlete a quota placement to compete at the upcoming 2021 Tokyo Olympics, which will take place from July, 23 to August, 8.
Conversely the Italian athletes Diana Bacosi and Chiara Cainero get ousted from the major competitions. The Umbrian reigning Olympic champion finishes fifth while the Friulian places twenty-first. Come on girls, even in difficult circumstances you must not give up!
Anyway, congratulations to all the athletes for their efforts in the competition and for the aims you reached. We are glad to shore you up in the most important moments and to be by your side with our chokes!