International Women’s Day highlights inclusion across sport. In your view, what does inclusion mean in precision sport?
In precision sports, inclusion means that performance is measured by technical mastery, discipline, and focus — not by physical strength or gender.
This is a strong point, since impaired people can also be involved in our disciplines, as well as youngsters who still may not have a typical sports physical body shape for a specific sport (i.e.: tall, thin, slender, nimble).
Shooting is one of the few sports where men and women train side by side, under the same conditions and the same standards. On the range, what truly matters is consistency, mental control, and respect for teammates, opponents, and the sport itself.
All of this makes Shooting naturally inclusive and truly a powerful example of how sport can create equal opportunities for everyone, leaving valuable room for everybody to find its own way of expression.
From your position on the range, how has female participation evolved in recent years?
From my perspective on the range — and as an organizer too — the evolution has been very encouraging.
In recent years we’ve seen more women entering the shooting sports, competing at high levels and becoming highly skilled professionals. Female athletes today are extremely prepared technically and mentally, and their presence is becoming stronger not only in competitions, but also in the wider shooting community and even on media channels, fostering messages of kindness and determination at the same time.
This growth shows that female sport in general, and our sport specifically, is becoming increasingly open and attractive to new generations of women, making them feel empowered by the discipline they cultivate with so much commitment and love.
On the other side of the medal, it is unfortunately a fact that we are in 2026 and still, in some countries of the world, female participation in sport is neither enhanced nor promoted. The few sportswomen practicing are not supported by any program or professional structure to help their training and competitive pathway at the highest level.
For this reason, I created a project called “AUNTIE SHOT,” in which I am the “Auntie” on the range, welcoming underrepresented categories of shotgun athletes — young athletes, female athletes, and paratrap athletes — helping them find an enjoyable way to work on themselves, refine technical aspects, and above all, encouraging them to exceed their limits and become aware of their strengths. The goal is to help them feel free in their development, building day by day confidence and consistency, both in sport and in life.
Check more on my Instagram.
In precision sports, inclusion means that performance is measured by technical mastery, discipline, and focus — not by physical strength or gender.
This is a strong point, since impaired people can also be involved in our disciplines, as well as youngsters who still may not have a typical sports physical body shape for a specific sport (i.e.: tall, thin, slender, nimble).
Shooting is one of the few sports where men and women train side by side, under the same conditions and the same standards. On the range, what truly matters is consistency, mental control, and respect for teammates, opponents, and the sport itself.
All of this makes Shooting naturally inclusive and truly a powerful example of how sport can create equal opportunities for everyone, leaving valuable room for everybody to find its own way of expression.
From your position on the range, how has female participation evolved in recent years?
From my perspective on the range — and as an organizer too — the evolution has been very encouraging.
In recent years we’ve seen more women entering the shooting sports, competing at high levels and becoming highly skilled professionals. Female athletes today are extremely prepared technically and mentally, and their presence is becoming stronger not only in competitions, but also in the wider shooting community and even on media channels, fostering messages of kindness and determination at the same time.
This growth shows that female sport in general, and our sport specifically, is becoming increasingly open and attractive to new generations of women, making them feel empowered by the discipline they cultivate with so much commitment and love.
On the other side of the medal, it is unfortunately a fact that we are in 2026 and still, in some countries of the world, female participation in sport is neither enhanced nor promoted. The few sportswomen practicing are not supported by any program or professional structure to help their training and competitive pathway at the highest level.
For this reason, I created a project called “AUNTIE SHOT,” in which I am the “Auntie” on the range, welcoming underrepresented categories of shotgun athletes — young athletes, female athletes, and paratrap athletes — helping them find an enjoyable way to work on themselves, refine technical aspects, and above all, encouraging them to exceed their limits and become aware of their strengths. The goal is to help them feel free in their development, building day by day confidence and consistency, both in sport and in life.
Check more on my Instagram.
What challenges remain in ensuring equal opportunities in coaching, officiating or technical roles?
While participation has grown, some challenges still remain — partly due to cultural patterns inherited from the past — particularly in leadership and technical roles such as coaching, officiating, equipment experts, sport managers, and range managers, etc.
These areas have traditionally been male-dominated, sometimes simply because there were fewer role models or mentorship opportunities available for women.
The key step forward is to continue creating culture, pathways, educational programs, and visibility, so that talented women feel encouraged to pursue these roles and contribute their expertise to the sport.
How important is visibility of women in leadership positions for the next generation?
Visibility is extremely important. When young athletes see women in leadership positions — whether as coaches, range managers, technical experts, or federation leaders — it sends a powerful message that these roles are achievable.
Representation creates confidence and inspiration. It helps the next generation understand that their future in sport can extend far beyond competition and into leadership, innovation, and the development of shooting sports worldwide.
We can be sport champions, but also women involved in many other related sectors, bringing our expertise and serving the sport world we love so much. And all these stories need to be told to the world.
Visibility is fundamental to creating a new circle of inspiration and dreams, especially for young people.
While participation has grown, some challenges still remain — partly due to cultural patterns inherited from the past — particularly in leadership and technical roles such as coaching, officiating, equipment experts, sport managers, and range managers, etc.
These areas have traditionally been male-dominated, sometimes simply because there were fewer role models or mentorship opportunities available for women.
The key step forward is to continue creating culture, pathways, educational programs, and visibility, so that talented women feel encouraged to pursue these roles and contribute their expertise to the sport.
How important is visibility of women in leadership positions for the next generation?
Visibility is extremely important. When young athletes see women in leadership positions — whether as coaches, range managers, technical experts, or federation leaders — it sends a powerful message that these roles are achievable.
Representation creates confidence and inspiration. It helps the next generation understand that their future in sport can extend far beyond competition and into leadership, innovation, and the development of shooting sports worldwide.
We can be sport champions, but also women involved in many other related sectors, bringing our expertise and serving the sport world we love so much. And all these stories need to be told to the world.
Visibility is fundamental to creating a new circle of inspiration and dreams, especially for young people.
What message would you give to young girls considering entering shooting sport?
My message would be simple, arising from the same values we learn in shooting sports: respect, patience, resilience, discipline, self-confidence, and positive self-talk.
Believe in yourself, no matter what people may say or what envy-polluted talk may circulate about you. Believe in your curiosity, your focus, your determination, your will to learn, and sometimes even in your instinct pushing you toward new and still unexplored paths that feel strong and meaningful as you reach for your dreams.
Welcome mistakes and closed doors as extra opportunities to strengthen your weaknesses and empower your strengths.
Don’t be afraid of falling. Don’t be afraid of believing. Don’t be afraid of dreaming.
And always work — work hard and diligently every day, no matter what — to add a new solid piece to the puzzle of the road you’re lovingly building for yourself. And open it to anyone who would like to join you on the same beautiful learning journey.
My message would be simple, arising from the same values we learn in shooting sports: respect, patience, resilience, discipline, self-confidence, and positive self-talk.
Believe in yourself, no matter what people may say or what envy-polluted talk may circulate about you. Believe in your curiosity, your focus, your determination, your will to learn, and sometimes even in your instinct pushing you toward new and still unexplored paths that feel strong and meaningful as you reach for your dreams.
Welcome mistakes and closed doors as extra opportunities to strengthen your weaknesses and empower your strengths.
Don’t be afraid of falling. Don’t be afraid of believing. Don’t be afraid of dreaming.
And always work — work hard and diligently every day, no matter what — to add a new solid piece to the puzzle of the road you’re lovingly building for yourself. And open it to anyone who would like to join you on the same beautiful learning journey.
