I think that the obstacles toughen us; it’s character building. – Vera Koo
In this video, NRA All Access Web Clip – The Bianchi Cup, top pistol shooting competitors are interviewed. They talk about why they love this competition. Many also mention Vera Koo, and the fact that she is, as one person said, the “winningest winner” at Bianchi Cup. This competition is arguably the most prestigious in its class.
Bianchi Cup: No Room for Error
Bianchi cup is deceptively simple on the surface. But its a very complex game. The more that you are involved with the game, the more you find that there is so much more to do, than what meets the eye. – Vera Koo
Here is an excerpt from Vera’s blog, which explains why the Bianchi Cup is her favorite competition.
有人對我說,我凡事都不會淺嚐即止,我是那種試了一件事就會緊緊抓住不放的 人,直至我完全嫻熟。我會受吸引去做相關活動,去從事需要很長的時間才能精 通的事情。我有那種毅力、那種工作倫理,會奮而不懈的投身其中,不管多久我 才能達成目標。
This explains my dedication to my beloved Bianchi Cup, also known as the National Action Pistol Championship, which occurs every May at the Green Valley Rifle & Pistol Club near Columbia, Mo.
我參加「比安奇盃」比賽已經二十年,還有一些比我更資深的射擊選手,他們從 「比安奇盃」一九七九年成立至今,年年比賽都不缺席。
Because of the high levels of accuracy required at Bianchi Cup, it is considered one of the most difficult championships in shooting sports. Bianchi Cup joins the International Practical Shooting Confederation