Day 3 at EYOF 2025: Two Quota Places for European Games Secured in Thrilling Solo Pistol Finals

The third day of shooting competitions at the European Youth Olympic Festival in Skopje brought excitement, drama, and major stakes — with two quota places for the 2027 European Games in Istanbul awarded in the 10m Air Pistol Solo events.

The standout of the day was Climentii Ursu, Moldova who delivered a flawless performance to claim the gold medal in the 10m Air Pistol Solo Men event. Ursu had already proven his dominance by winning the individual final earlier, and his Solo victory confirmed his status as the absolute champion. With this result, he secured the first-ever quota place for Moldova for the 4th European Games.

In the women’s event, Alina Nestsiarovich (Belarus Olympic Committee) triumphed in the 10m Air Pistol Solo Women, adding a gold medal to her silver from the individual event. Her confident and consistent performance earned her a direct quota place for the European Games as well.

Both athletes showed remarkable composure under pressure and were rewarded not only with medals but also with the opportunity to represent their nations in one of Europe's biggest multisport events in 2027.

The Solo format, introduced to bring more excitement and engagement, received high praise from athletes and spectators alike. Damyan Iliev from Bulgaria, who claimed the silver medal in the Men’s Solo final, shared his thoughts: “I really enjoy the Solo format. It’s dramatic, it’s interesting, and it gives everyone a chance to fight until the very last shot. Anything can happen, and that makes it special.”

Final Results – 10m Air Pistol Solo Women:
• Alina Nestsiarovich 
• Gloria Sanchez 
• Aneta Mareckova 

Final Results – 10m Air Pistol Solo Men:
• Climentii Ursu 
• Damyan Iliev 
• Yury Krautsou 

As the EYOF continues, the level of competition rises, and new stars are emerging — setting the tone for a bright future of European shooting sport. Stay tuned for more!

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