Gibraltar recently hosted European Commonwealth Shooting Championships
The Gibraltar Shooting Federation recently hosted the Commonwealth Shooting Federation European Division 2008 Championships from today Friday 26th to Sunday 28th September at the 3 shooting ranges by Europa point.
This competition is held every two years in different European Commonwealth Countries, the last competition was held in Jersey.
The championship has had a tremendous response. It is by far the biggest turn out for the past 15 years, over 140 shooters representing Wales, England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Malta, Isle of Man, Jersey, Guernsey, and Gibraltar.
The championship consisted of competitions in various disciplines such as Air/rifle, Rifle, Pistol and Clay, teams, individual competitions. The championship also caterd for development shooters which helped them gain experience in techniques and different aspects of shooting
World class shooters and former Commonwealth games gold, silver and bronze medallists were amongst the visitors who experienced the unique variety of different conditions which the Gibraltar ranges had to offer.
The Gibraltar Shooting Federation warmly welcomed all the shooters to the rock. A. Buhagiar, GSF secretary.
Pictured: CSF European Division gold medallist Tara Laine, left, and new British record holder Nikki Trebert from Guernsey
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