Juan Caballero Martínez and Manuel Muñoz Duque Crowned Champions at Córdoba Provincial Universal Pit Championship

The Córdoba municipality of Montoro hosted the Córdoba Provincial Championship of Universal Pit on March 7th and 8th, 2026. The competition saw Juan Caballero Martínez emerge as the overall champion with a score of 188 broken plates, closely followed by Manuel Muñoz Duque, who achieved a score of 187 and was also crowned champion in the general category.

Competition Overview

The championship consisted of a total of 200 dishes (targets) spread over two days, with 100 dishes contested each day. The event showcased impressive shooting skills across various categories.

General Classification Results

The final general classification standings for the championship are as follows:

• 1st Place: Juan Caballero Martínez – 188 dishes
• 2nd Place: Manuel Muñoz Duque – 187 dishes
• 3rd Place: Fabian Ruiz Montenegro – 180 dishes
• 4th Place: Juan Serrano Morilla – 178 dishes
• 5th Place: Francisco Jose Merchan Perez – 177 dishes
• 6th Place: Pedro Ramirez Serrano – 174 dishes

Daily Winners

Recognizing consistency, the organization also awarded the top shooters for each day of competition:

Saturday, March 7th

• Manuel Muñoz Duque – 94 targets
• Juan Caballero Martínez – 93 targets
• Juan Serrano Morilla – 90 targets

Sunday, March 8th

• Juan Caballero Martínez – 95 targets
• Rafael Cañas Muñoz – 93 targets
• Manuel Muñoz Duque – 93 targets

Category Champions

The championship also recognized winners in specific categories:

• General Category: Manuel Muñoz Duque
• MAN Category: Francisco Jose Merchan Perez
• Seniors Category: Pedro Ramirez Serrano
• Ladies Category: Francisca Muñoz de Leon Moral
• Juniors Category: Guillermo Yebenes Pacheco
• Masters Category: Ramiro Felipe Santacruz

Looking Ahead

The Córdoba Provincial Championship of Universal Pit continues to be a significant event for shooting sports enthusiasts in the region. The competition highlights the skill and dedication of participants and fosters a strong community within the sport.