The European Championship in rifle and shotgun shooting is currently taking place in Châteauroux, France. The event features over 600 competitors from 30 countries vying for medals.
Mykola Milchev, a renowned shooter from Odessa, is representing Ukraine at this championship. He won the Olympic gold medal in 2000, achieving a perfect score in Sydney.
Currently, Mykola serves as the head coach of the Ukrainian national shotgun shooting team.
At this year's European Championship in France, he showcased impressive shooting skills, earning a bronze medal in the men's round stand category at the age of 57. In the final, he scored 46 points, securing third place.
The gold medal was claimed by Britain's Ben Llewellyn (56 points), while Italy's Tamaro Cassandro took home the silver (55 points).
