Amparo Teresa Acuna achieved another milestone on her 26th birthday on Saturday during the final leg of the Asian Games’ Qualifying season at the Philippine Marine Shooting Range in Taguig.
Acuna once again set another record when she surpassed the qualifying standard for the Hangzhou Asian Games, by breaking the Philippine mark she set last April at 583 points in the 50-meter rifle 3-position event.
Officials of the Philippine National Shooting Association confirmed Acuna’s feat, which was a point ahead of the previous mark she made at 582 during the tryouts for the national team two months ago.
“Into the habit of breaking records, Amparo set, yet again another personal best and surpassed the Asian games’ criteria and sealed her place as our top rifle shooter today in the last leg of the Asian Games Qualifying season,” said Philippine National Shooting Association secretary general Iryne Garcia in a statement on the PNSA’s official page.
Acuna is not only preparing to see action in the Asiad, she is also set to join a series of qualifiers for the Paris 2024 Olympics.
So far, her Olympic ranking has moved to 136 following her participation in the recent World Cup in Baku, Azerbaijan last month.
“Yes! I qualified twice so I’m really locked in already,” said Acuna in an interview with the Manila Standard.
She is also seeking qualification in the 10-meter women’s air rifle event with her Olympic Qualification ranking of 153.
Joining Acuna in the quest for a slot to the Paris Olympiad is Franchette Quiroz, who is at no. 138 in the women’s 10-meter air pistol action.