The following report is taken from the NCFFI webpage:
Team Ireland has wrapped up their campaign at the 71st FIPSed Coarse Angling World Championship for Nations, held on the challenging waters of Lake Modrac in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The event brought together 30 nations to compete at the highest level of coarse angling.
After a difficult Leg 1, the squad delivered a more competitive performance in Leg 2, capitalising on reduced bleak dominance. Their efforts secured 23rd place for the leg, which elevated them to a 28th-place finish overall in the final standings.
Congratulations go to Team Italy, who emerged as World Champions, narrowly edging out Team Croatia by just half a point, with Team France taking the bronze medal in a closely fought contest.
While the results didn’t reflect the full extent of the team’s effort and preparation, the experience gained on this challenging international stage is invaluable. The squad can be proud of their efforts in representing Ireland at the highest level of coarse angling.
𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗜𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 I Tommy Dowd, Dara Finnegan, Phil Hartin, Dean Murray, Jason Ward, Jamie Murray (R) wish to sincerely thanks all those who supported them, including the NCFFI and team sponsors: Keenan Bauer Motors, Tubertini UK LTD, Irish Bait and Tackle Limited and Marcel Van Den Eynde Ireland
And a heartfelt thank you to the people of Bosnia and Herzegovina for their warm welcome and wonderful hospitality throughout the championship. Their kindness and generosity made the experience all the more memorable
