Ryan wins World Cup Gold in Al Ain

Ryan Cockbill has won gold in the R4 Mixed 10M Air Rifle SH2 event at the World Shooting ParaSport World Cup in Al Ain, Abu Dhabi. Qualifying third with a score of 630.6, Ryan led the final from the start, setting a 0.8 point lead in the first string and maintaining a half point over his competitors throughout.

Ayesha Almehairi of the United Arab Emirates won silver and Michael Johnson of New Zealand took bronze.

Fellow Brit Josh Wintersgill ranked 13th in the field of 35, missing out on the 8-athlete final.

Ryan’s medal tops off a successful year. In August he won three medals at the WSPS World Cup in Novi Sad, Serbia.

GB presentations for Izzy, Helen and Alex

Three Rugeley juniors were honoured this evening with presentations of their GB colours following selection to the GB Team for the Drew International Postal Match.

Presented by Club Match Secretary Dave Glover, Alex Buttery and Izzy Ward received colours for selection to this year’s Mixed Drew team of 10. Alex was also a reserve for the Men’s team of 3.

Helen Robinson belatedly received her colours following her selection as a Reserve to the 2024 Drew Ladies team.