GECO Confirmed as Official Sponsor of the IPSC Handgun European Championship 2026

GECO will continue its strong commitment to international action shooting and has been confirmed as the official sponsor of the IPSC Handgun European Championship 2026. As in previous years, the brand will supply the official match ammunition for one of Europe’s most important shooting sport events.

The championship will take place in Buzsák, near Lake Balaton in Hungary, bringing together more than 1,000 athletes from across Europe. For the first time, the newly introduced IPSC Optics Division will be part of the official competition program – a significant step in the ongoing development of action shooting.

GECO Athlete Team Preparing for 2026

The international GECO IPSC team has already begun its preparation for the 2026 championship. Intensive training phases, equipment testing, and stage planning are currently underway. The team includes:

  • Emile Obriot (FRA)

  • György Batki (HUN)

  • Luis Ehrhardt (GER)

  • Dylan Keppel (NED)

  • Sascha Back (GER)

  • Stefan Rumpler (GER)

  • Patrick Kummer (GER)

  • Julien Boit (FRA)

  • Cyrielle Vivo (FRA)

  • Eduardo de Cobos (ESP)

  • Patrick Baculard (FRA)

  • Cecilia Lindberg (SWE)

  • Thomas Edvardsson (SWE)

With their international diversity, technical expertise, and strong competitive spirit, GECO’s athletes embody the values of both GECO and RWS on the European stage.

Looking Ahead to 2026

The IPSC Handgun European Championship 2026 at Lake Balaton will be one of the major sporting highlights of the year. GECO is proud to once again support the event as a reliable partner and to accompany its athletes throughout the competition.

Further details are available on the official IPSC event website.

 

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