Exciting and spectacular races, but also the possibility of having lunch and dinner according to the Italian culinary tradition with the Bolognese chef Mauro Fabbri. The "difference" at the 30th Muzzle Loader World Championship of the Muzzle Loaders International Associations Committee-MLAIC will be the competition, certainly exciting and spectacular, but also the Italian style and taste... Therefore, it is impossible to miss the event which will take place from 25 to 31 August will take place at the Valeggio sports shooting range, in the province of Verona. Not only for the beauty of the surrounding places, but also because the catering, directly on the shooting range, throughout the World Cup, will be looked after by an "executive chef": Mauro Fabbri, chef and co-owner of the famous traditional restaurant Diana for 35 years of Bologna.
The innovative proposal for the Italian World Cup is the possibility for shooters, the public and their companions to also stop for dinner at the camp, after the awards ceremony, in the 800 mXNUMX tent, upon reservation on site during the day. The menu is an expression of the culinary tradition of the Bel Paese.
There is a lot of anticipation for the World Cup. We had direct confirmation of this from the shooters. The Hungarian Balasz Nemeth, multiple medalist at World and European Championships, as well as organizer of international Mlaic competitions: “Italy has always been the key country for muzzleloading. Let's not forget that most of our competition guns come from your beautiful country. Italy has organized several international competitions in the past and the hospitality they have shown has always been top notch! I see a great team behind the Italian black powder shooting, and this is the most important asset. I'm training hard to aim for individual medals, but I would also like to provide my contribution in the team events."
Mathieu Ducellier, 50 times French champion and about ten times European and world champion: “It is very important that the championships are organized by different countries, I have already come to Italy several times at the Parma World Championships and also every year at the Italian Grand Prix . I like coming to Italy, also for the Italian gastronomy. For this championship I want above all to have fun and the results will come by themselves."
German Franz Lotspeich, multiple muzzle-loading clay shooting champion: “For me it is something special to take part in the World Championships in Italy. I'm looking forward to having good, fair races and meeting friends from all over the world."
The Austrian Herbert Wagner, pistol specialist, several times on the world and European podiums: “It's a great moment to be able to participate in a World Championship again. Expectations are high, also because I have achieved good results throughout the year. Obviously I will do my best and hope to bring home one or two medals for Austria."
Training sessions are scheduled for Sunday 25th August and Monday 26th. The opening ceremony on Monday 26th starting from 19pm, in Borghetto, suspended over the river, one of the most beautiful villages in Italy, with historical re-enactment and cannon volleys. The competition is spread over 4 days, from Tuesday 27th to Saturday 31st August from 9am to 13pm and from 15pm to 18pm with some variations for all 27 MLAIC shooting specialties at 25, 50 and 100 meters and the 4 shooting specialties flight. Closing banquet on Saturday 31 August at 21pm. 500 shooters are expected for a maximum of 1.800 performances.
Delegations from almost 30 countries have already ensured their presence: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Great Britain, Hungary, Japan, Luxembourg, Holland, New Zealand, Norway , Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United States.
The technical sponsors of the event are: Conarmi, FAIR, EOS, Nosparo, Farmacare-Nonoise, Davide Pedersoli, Tanfoglio, Uberti.