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An updated qualification procedure for the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games has been released by World Archery and the International Paralympic Committee following the cancellation of this year’s European Para Championships in Olbia, Italy, which was announced recently by World Archery Europe. The championships were intended to host a continental qualifying event for the Games with 10 quota places available. These spots will now…

On Sunday 24th January, the Italian Archery Federation held its General Assembly and elections. The Assembly gave a new four-year term for President of FITARCO to Mr. Mario Scarzella, who defeated his opponent, Mr. Paolo Poddighe (former Vice-President of Fitarco), standing at 64% of all voters. As far as the Board is concerned, the Italian Archery…

Invitation Packages for Porec and Antalya Grand Prix 2021 are both available online. HERE Porec event page HERE Antalya event page

On 15th January, the Executive Board had a video meeting in order to discuss about the next events in calendar. In fact, during the previous EB conference call, it was stated that the Board’s general principle is to decide two months before the event whether it is going to be held or not. On this…

The President of the Organizing Committee, Mr Paolo Poddighe, has communicated that due to Covid-19 emergency situation, the LOC cannot guarantee the organization of the Para-Archery European Championships, which was scheduled in Olbia from 30 April to 9 May 2021, and that they are forced to cancel such a Championships. Meanwhile, the LOC is working…

WAE President Mr. Mario Scarzella and Secretary General Mrs. Alessandra Colasante, together with the Executive Board, wish all of you and your families a Merry Christmas & a Happy and Safe New Year!   WAE Office will be closed till January 4th

Thirty-one archers competed at the tournament in the World Archery Excellence Centre. Dutch archer Steve Wijler capped an incredible four finals at the Lausanne Invitational with a perfect four sets – and 12 arrows in the 10-ring – to beat reigning Indoor Archery World Series Champion Florian Unruh for the recurve men’s title. Wijler joined Lisa Barbelin, Mike Schloesser and Erika Damsbo atop the podium. “I don’t think I’ve been this…

On Saturday December 12th the French Archery Association held its virtual General Assembly and online elections. The outgoing President, Mr Jean-Michel Cleroy, was re-elected President of the Federation for a four-year term. Following the announcement of the election result, the newly re-elected President has thanked all delegates for the trust they placed in him once again. “From tomorrow, we will go on…

The Olympic archery programme is to remain unchanged at five medal events for Paris 2024 Olympic Games, following the approval of the sports line-up and athlete quotas for the event by the executive board of the International Olympic Committee. Archery will award medals in men’s individual, women’s individual, men’s team, women’s team and mixed team competitions. (All…

On Saturday, November 21st, the Croatian Archery Association held its General Assembly and elections. Due to epidemiological reasons and the rules of the Covid-19 Defense Headquarters, the Assembly was carried through an online election platform. Assembly gave a new four-year term for President of the Association to Mr Darko Uidl. As far as the Board…