First World Military Shooting champions crowned as Trap and Skeet competitions deliver thrilling finals in Cameri

CAMERI (ITA) – The 56th CISM World Military Shooting (Shotgun) Championship continued on 21 and 22 October 2026 at the Cameri Military Air Base, near Novara, Italy, with two days of intense competition culminating in the individual finals of the men's and women's Trap and Skeet events. Following Tuesday's Opening Ceremony, the 60 athletes representing 17 nations took to the shooting ranges to compete for the first medals of the championship.

The opening day of competition, Wednesday, 21 October, saw athletes contest the first 75 qualification targets in both disciplines. With precision, concentration and consistency proving essential, the military shooters began establishing their positions in the standings ahead of Thursday's decisive rounds.

On Thursday, 22 October, the competitors returned to the ranges for the remaining 50 qualification targets, completing the five-series programme before the individual finals determined the first CISM military world champions of the event.

In the men's Trap competition, Vander Trappel emerged victorious after qualifying with 115 targets and producing a strong performance in the final stages. Valter Diego secured second place, having recorded 112 targets in qualification, while Andres Krill completed the podium after qualifying with 113 targets. The competition was closely contested, with several shooters delivering impressive qualification performances, including Tomasz Pasierbski, who registered 117 targets, and Gianmarco Barletta, who finished qualification with 116.

The women's Trap competition also produced an exciting conclusion, with Alessia Iezzi claiming the top position after an impressive performance throughout the competition. Iezzi completed qualification with 107 targets before confirming her superiority in the final. Marwa Ahmed Rubairi secured second place, while Seonhee Cho finished third. The event featured several closely matched competitors, including France's Orane Promet, who also recorded 107 targets in qualification, highlighting the competitive nature of the women's field.

In men's Skeet, Davis Līpenieks delivered an outstanding performance to take first place, having registered 123 targets during qualification. Eetu Kallioinen finished second following an exceptional qualification round in which he hit all 125 targets, demonstrating remarkable consistency and precision. Niccolò Sodi completed the podium in third place after qualifying with 121 targets. The event was characterized by particularly high scores, with several athletes reaching or exceeding the 120-target mark during qualification.

The women's Skeet competition saw Lucie Anastassiou claim victory after qualifying with 117 targets and maintaining her composure through the final stages. Wiktoria Włodarczyk secured second place, having recorded 112 targets during qualification, while Xingying Chen completed the top three after qualifying with 111 targets. The competition also featured an impressive qualification performance from Nele Wissmer, who registered 120 targets, underlining the high standard of shooting throughout the event.

Across all four individual competitions, the first two days showcased the technical excellence and competitive spirit of the participating military athletes. The demanding qualification rounds and decisive finals required competitors to combine accuracy, mental strength and discipline, qualities that are equally valued in military service and high-level shooting sport.

The championship, organized by the Italian Defence General Staff in cooperation with the Italian Shooting Federation (FITAV) and CISM, continues to benefit from the historic facilities of the Cameri Military Air Base. This year's event holds particular significance as it coincides with the centenary of FITAV, celebrating 100 years of commitment to the development of shooting sport in Italy.

With the individual competitions now concluded, attention turns to Friday, 23 October, when the mixed-team events in Trap and Skeet will take centre stage. These competitions will offer another opportunity for the participating nations to demonstrate their shooting skills, teamwork and determination as the final medals of the championship are awarded.

The mixed-team competitions will be followed by the official Award and Closing Ceremony, bringing the sporting programme to an end before the departure of delegations on Saturday, 24 October.

As the 56th CISM World Military Shooting Championship approaches its conclusion, the performances witnessed in Cameri once again illustrate the excellence of military sport and the spirit of camaraderie that unites athletes from different nations under CISM's motto: Friendship Through Sport!

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(Source: CISM Media & Communication Department - Pictures: Italian Delegation to CISM)