The ESC delegation was welcomed by the Czech Shooting Federation's President, Roman Blažíček, and Vice-Presidents Martin Podhráský and David Kostelecký.

The visit began with a comprehensive tour of the venue led by David Kostelecký, Vice-President responsible for the Shotgun discipline. The historic complex boasts an impressive infrastructure that extends well beyond the shooting fields, incorporating modern administrative offices, an on-site hotel, and a restaurant, making it a fully self-contained sports hub.

With the support of the ESC Grant Programme, the Czech Shooting Federation plans to construct a new indoor shooting range for 10m, 25m, and 50m disciplines. This initiative highlights the vital impact of the ESC's support for national federations: providing local athletes with elite training environments while enabling host cities to successfully bid for major European events. The project has also secured local backing, with Tomáš Aberl, Deputy Mayor of Brno for Sport and Information Technology, officially confirming the municipality's financial support for the upgrades.

Speaking as an active athlete and Olympic champion, Mr Kostelecký commented:

"As a Vice-President and an active shooter myself, I know how valuable big event experience is for young athletes. When I was competing, there were fewer opportunities to win major medals at a young age. Events like the U18 European Championship give young shooters exactly what they will need for their future careers."

Kostelecký also spoke about the importance of modernising sporting facilities:

 

"Hosting a major European Championship helps us keep our range in Brno running. And that matters – keeping shooting ranges alive across Europe is not easy. Having this event is one of the ways we defend our sport and our infrastructure."

The ESC leadership expressed their gratitude to the Czech Shooting Federation and personally to President Mr. Blažíček for his personal commitment, as well as to the city of Brno for the constructive dialogue and strong dedication to elevating European shooting sports.