27 April 2026

WORLD ENGLISH SPORTING CLAYS CHAMPIONSHIP 2026

Three days of challenge, precision and passion to dominate Sporting Clays 🎯

In San Antonio, Texas, from April 22 to 26, the World English Sporting Clays Championship 2026 took place, featuring two Benelli athletes who made their mark in one of the most prestigious competitions on the international scene 🌍

🏆 OFFICIAL RESULTS

CLASS AA
🥈 Mattia Cecchetti
Vice World Champion of the category
167/200

CLASS B
🥇 Gregorio D'Ambrosio
World Champion of the category
165/200

Behind these results there are not only numbers, but intense days lived with short breath and a constantly sharp mind, in a context where every single clay can change everything.

It was an invaluable journey, made of strong emotions, absolute concentration and moments in which the pressure seemed to stop time. Every round told a story of determination, control and composure, built one clay at a time.

In this journey, Benelli Italia was not simply present, but a living part of the team, sharing every moment of the competition alongside its athletes. A constant support, discreet but fundamental, capable of giving confidence in decisive moments and of turning the competition into a truly shared experience. 🤝🫂
A special round of applause also goes to the Italian teams, protagonists of a collective performance of great value 👏

Senior National Team, which reached the podium with a wonderful third place 🥉 and 842 points, also thanks to the contribution of two Benelli shooters
Veterans National Team, also third place 🥉 with 452 points, with the valuable support of Giovanni Selvaggio and his 828 U SPORT.

These are results that go beyond the podium: they tell of growth, identity and belonging to a sporting project that continues to bring the Benelli name to the highest international levels 🌟

To Mattia Cecchetti and Gregorio D'Ambrosio go the most sincere congratulations from the entire Benelli team 👏

With the same passion, we continue to look ahead 🎯🌍