{"id":2176,"date":"2026-07-13T10:06:53","date_gmt":"2026-07-13T08:06:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eyof2027.org\/esc-steps-up-eyof-2027-preparations\/"},"modified":"2026-08-18T09:54:11","modified_gmt":"2026-08-18T07:54:11","slug":"esc-steps-up-eyof-2027-preparations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eyof2027.org\/en\/esc-steps-up-eyof-2027-preparations\/","title":{"rendered":"ESC steps up EYOF 2027 preparations"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Following the <strong>successful initiative to secure shooting sports a guaranteed place on the Festival&#8217;s Programme<\/strong>, the Confederation continues to actively drive youth sports development across Europe. <strong>Alongside Air Rifle and Air Pistol, the festival will feature the historic debut of Shotgun disciplines.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Arriving at the invitation of the Organising Committee,<strong> ESC President Alexander Ratner<\/strong>, <strong>Secretary General Yahor Aleinik<\/strong>, <strong>Sport Director Elena Allen<\/strong> and <strong>Technical Committee Chairman Robert Feren\u010dak<\/strong> met with <strong>Executive Committee President Giorgio Brandolin<\/strong> and <strong>Sports Manager Anna De Prophetis.<\/strong> During the visit, the delegation inspected the facilities in Porpetto to provide expert consultations and technical support.<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cDeveloping youth sport is a vital mission that unites the Organising Committee, the Friuli Venezia Giulia region and the ESC,\u201d commented Ms Di Prophetis, highlighting the shared vision between the hosts and the Confederation. \u201cWe are especially proud that shotgun disciplines will make their historic EYOF debut here, offering young athletes a unique opportunity to grow.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>She further noted her satisfaction with the joint efforts: \u201cI\u2019m pleased that together we found the right solutions to host competitions of this level in the best possible way. This strong cooperation is essential to delivering a successful and memorable event for all the young athletes.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The 2027 Summer EYOF will build on the strong legacy of Lignano Sabbiadoro, which hosted the event in 2005. Highlighting the tournament&#8217;s youth-driven spirit, the official mascot was recently unveiled \u2013 a lizard named <strong>Doro<\/strong>, symbolising rebirth, growth and resilience, perfectly mirroring the energy of young athletes.<\/p>\n<p>In turn, <strong>ESC President Mr Ratner<\/strong> thanked the Festival\u2019s Organising Committee for their active involvement in the preparations and their strong commitment to advancing youth sport across Europe.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Following the successful initiative to secure shooting sports a guaranteed place on the Festival&#8217;s Programme, the Confederation continues to actively drive youth sports development across Europe. 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