Crack Philippines team vies in world shootfest

MANILA, Philippines — A 25-man Philippine shooting team leaves for France to compete against the world’s top marksmen in the IPSC Shotgun World Shoot competition at Chateauroux beginning June 3.

Philippine Practical Shooting Association president and International Practical Shooting Confederation regional director Edwin Lim banner the Philippine delegation to the eight-day championship.

Lim said he is optimistic of the Filipinos’ chances following a series of qualifying matches set by PPSA to qualify for the shotgun world shootfest.

Heading the squad are Edcel John Gino, Jerome Morales, Dojo Palines, Reggie Torrejos (men’s Modified team); Raul Tolentino, Ridgie Orina, Gil David, Leonardo Gino (Standard team); and Liz dela Rosa, Janice Navato, Abby Cuyong, Jannette Gonzaga (ladies Modified team).

The IPSC world shotgun shoot is held every three years with France hosting this year’s event where each participant is expected to finish 30 grueling shotgun courses of fire.

Meanwhile, the Philippines will be hosting the Australasia International Handgun Championships, a major international Level IV shooting competition, next year to be held at the Magnus Frontsight Shooting Range in Lipa City, Batangas.