The International Shooting Sport Federation is delighted to announce that it has secured an agreement with Czechoslovak Group (CSG) to complete the target list of Premium Partners for ISSF House, the hospitality and media hub for the shooting family in Chateauroux, France, during the Olympic Games of Paris 2024.
CSG is a global and technology group, well established in shooting sport with its brands Fiocchi, Baschieri & Pellagri, and Perazzi.
These legendary brands represent history, tradition, innovation and top quality in shotgun events around the world.
ISSF President Luciano Rossi said:
“It’s a sign of the attraction of the innovative ISSF House concept that we have now finalised the Premium Partner roster for ISSF House with CSG Group represented by a prestigious group of companies, all stalwarts of the our sport shooting industry.”
ISSF House is the exclusive meeting place during the Olympic Games, and will facilitate exchange between federation representatives, athletes, coaches, sporting goods manufacturers, international media representatives as well as supporters of shooting sports.
For the first time, thanks to ISSF House, the three brands, Fiocchi, Baschieri & Pellagri, and Perazzi will present themselves with a united face for the CSG group. Respectful of their individual values and belief in the importance of “Made in Italy”, they are totally aligned with the sporting and institutional values of ISSF.
Paolo Salvato, CEO of Fiocchi Group, said:
“One of the main pillars of Fiocchi Group’s new vision statement is that “we want to inspire those who aim high to hit their ambitions” and that suits perfectly sport and the Olympic games.
“Being involved with ISSF House is a source of great pride for our Group, not only for the successes that our athletes have achieved over the years but also for the values that sport embodies.
“Beyond the successes of athletes supported by Fiocchi and Baschieri & Pellagri there is a very strong team effort between the athletes, company employees, the ISSF and all the technical staff which have worked dally on every single detail to crate the best conditions to succeed.
“During the Olympics the ISSF House will be home to all our extraordinary people and teams.
“We are happy to participate at the ISSF with the strength of the CSG Group and its Olympics brands Fiocchi, Baschieri & Pellagri and Perazzi.”
Mauro Perazzi, CEO of Armi Perazzi said:
“The Olympics have always been a moment of maximum importance for our company: the synthesis of our work! Over the years, my sister Roberta and I, first alongside our father Daniele and then in the company of my son Nicola, have followed Olympic competitions with the utmost enthusiasm, supporting our athletes with passion and professionalism.
“Every arrival is a starting point for us! ISSF House marks a new beginning for our company and thanks to the indispensable collaboration with ISSF and with President Luciano Rossi, we intend to commit ourselves again more and to reserve our maximum attention to athletes and international federations.”
Fiocchi, based in Italy, has been a leading producer of small caliber ammunition for sporting, hunting, defense and security for nearly 150 years. Renowned for its quality and production flexibility, the company’s products have been used by 20 Olympic medalists over the years.
Baschieri & Pellagri, part of Fiocchi Group, have manufactured premium brand shotshells for hunting and sporting with unique components for the most demanding users since 1885. Since 1956, 14 Olympic medals have been secured by Baschieri & Pellagri athletes.
Perazzi, is one of the most prestigious shotgun makers in the world with 67 years of experience. It has become famous for the skillful fusion of craftsmanship, high technology and the choice of excellent materials. In 1964 at Tokyo, the first Olympic medal with Ennio Mattarelli kicks off a long course of success that today counts 62 Olympic medals.
ISSF House is the exclusive meeting place during the Olympic Games, and will facilitate exchange between federation representatives, athletes, coaches, sporting goods manufacturers, international media representatives as well as supporters of shooting sports.
The contracting of top international brands to ISSF House marks a significant step in the ISSF strategy to create stronger relationships with companies and federations across the sport. ISSF will leverage this opportunity to further invest in the development of the sport and harness the support of ISSF partners in long term planning.