Cyprus Grand Prix 2012: Curtain from Cyprus for world shooting

For another year, Cyprus opens the curtain of world shooting, with the organization of the most popular Grand Prix in the Olympic Games of shotgun (trap, skate, double trap) of its annual international competition "CYPRUS GRAND PRIX 2012"Which this year will take place at the Olympic Shooting Range in Latsia, from February 27 to March 4…

Ten days before the official start of the Games, the entries exceeded 380 from 30 countries and for another year they support the fact that the SKOK match is the largest of its kind, which is favorably compared to the ISSF "World Cup" matches and is greater than several continental games (Pan-Asian, Pan-African, Pan-American, etc.).

Given that this year's race is also a championship for Cypriot shooters, but also the fact that entries will be accepted until the eve of the double trap match (February 29), it is considered certain that the entries will exceed 400, while if taken Considering the presence of coaches, escorts and shooters, the "CYPRUS GRAND PRIX" is rightly one of the international competitions that contribute significantly to the promotion of sports tourism.

Among the foreign participations stand out those of Russia (76 athletes), Finland (28), Greece, Great Britain, the Czech Republic and France (15) and Wales (13), while it is expected within the days to clarify and the participation of Lebanon (31 participations) and Kazakhstan (32).

According to the official program of the organizers, the competition part will start on February 29 with the double trap and will end on March 4, with the holding of the finals in the men's skat and trap competitions and the awarding of prizes to the winners.

Source: onlycy.com

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