Sixth Form student Ali has enjoyed an impressive season on the shooting circuit, beginning this year with a victory in the junior category and second place overall at the National Shooting Centre with an enviable score of 90/100. Against unforeseen challenges – a gun malfunction meant he had to switch equipment twice and borrow his brother’s Krieghoff – Ali’s adaptability and consistent performance placed him 5th at the Essex Masters and allowed him to take the Junior title at the final European selection shoot. This earned him a captaincy for the European Championships, where he placed 6th in the Juniors.
Most recently, Ali claimed the Junior title and joint third overall at the British Grand Prix in Bedford, winning by an impressive seven clays. This victory secured his place in the GB team once more for the FITASC World Championships in Cyprus, where once again, he will serve as Junior Captain.
Ali has also been selected to represent Scotland at the World English Sporting Championships in July.
For Clark, a Team GB selection is a career milestone. Having previously represented Scotland, he described the opportunity to now shoot for Great Britain as “an honour and a privilege.”
Paul Vallot, Head of Strathallan Shooting Academy, said, "We are incredibly proud of both Clark and Ali. Their selection marks not only a personal triumph but also a shining example of what dedication, talent, and mentorship can achieve. We will be following their progress with pride and admiration as they take on this next exciting challenge."
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