Mistelbach's shooter Roman Fiby celebrates World Cup bronze in the Czech Republic!

Mistelbach's shooter Roman Fiby celebrates World Cup bronze in the Czech Republic!

Mistelbach, Österreich - The IPSC World Cup, which took place from May 18 to 25, 2023 in Znaim/Znojmo, Czech Republic, was an impressive event in which around 1,200 shooters from all over the world took part. The third place in the “Mini Rifle Open General” class, which the local team was able to win, was particularly gratifying for Austria. This consisted of Martin Theilinger (Baden), Marco Besteiner (Wiener Neustadt), Günther Stacher (Mödling) and Roman Fiby from Gaweinstal, a proud member of the Mistelbach shooting club, like meinbzirk.at reported

With a strong appearance, the Austrian delegation was able to impress the audience and the competition. Finland secured the gold medal while the United States achieved the silver medal. In a sport that is characterized by speed, precision and moving protective technology, the participants showed their skills under the requirements of the International Practical Shooting Confederation (IPSC), which with over 800,000 members in 92 countries has an impressive community. The motto of this dynamic shooting sport-Diligentia, Vis, Celeritas-not only stands for the precision of the shooting, but also for the necessary speed and mobility of the shooters, as s-c-w.net.

a reception full of appreciation

Roman Fiby, 42 years old and an active member of the Mistelbach shooting club for over five years, received a special honor by Higher Rifle Master Josef Kohzina and the board members of the association. The reception was not only a sign of appreciation for his sporting performance, but also an opportunity to plan future competitions and training sessions.

As part of this meeting, another conversation about the cooperation with Mario Kneringer, the regional director of IPSC Austria, was initiated. This shows how important networking within sport and strategic planning are for the future.

The current tournament scene

Today, on May 30, 2025, numerous IPSC events take place, including the 3oak Open 2025 in Dreieich and the HTW May Match in Hollern-TwielenFleth. The Munich Open are also a highlight for the shooting sports enthusiasts this weekend. These events are in line with the dynamic spirit of the IPSC, which can also be felt in the competitions in this country. The international tournament scene is booming and giving the shooters the opportunity to compete at the highest level, as ipsc.de.

With a persistent enthusiasm for shooting sports and numerous opportunities for competition practice, the future remains promising for the shooters in Austria. You can build on the successes of the last World Cup and continue to work towards the next challenge.