Junior qualifying took place at the European Shotgun Championships today ©Facebook/ESC

Zilia Batyrshina led two junior skeet qualifying events at the European Shotgun Championships at the Shooting Park Leobersdorf today.

The Russian markswoman shot a total of 73 to lead by three in women's junior skeet qualifying.

Eva-Tamara Reichert of Germany and Esmee van der Veen of The Netherlands finished second and third, both with 70 points in Austria.

Batyrshina then teamed up with Anna Zhadnova and Elena Bukhonova to finish top of the leaderboard in the women's team skeet competition with 205 points.

Germany were second again, with 193, and Czech Republic third with 188.

Czech Republic enjoyed more success in the corresponding men's event as Richard Klika led through qualifying.

He shot 74 to lead by one over Emil Kjelgaard of Denmark and Elia Sdruccioli of Italy. 

Italy placed first in the team event with 217 points.

Czech Republic were second on 215 and Turkey a distant third on 207.

Senior male and female skeet qualifying is due to take place tomorrow.