Strange but true, archery was never included in the first Greece Olympics. During the course of the 1000-year history of the Olympics, this event could have been included sometime in the past. Archery for men was introduced in the Olympics of 1900 and the event for women started in 1904.
During the early years of Olympics, there was no regularity in the game rules and archery was not included as an event any more after 1920. Many years passed before all the participating countries finally accepted the general rules and it was not until 1972 Munich Olympics that archery reappeared as a sport event. The event included team as well as individual participation from 1988.
From 1992, the schedule of the event is head-to-head competition amongst the top 64 athletes. The four events in archery include one each for men and women individual events and one each for men and women in teams. In the individual events for men and women, players throw 72 arrows at the bull's eye target standing at a distance of 70 meters which is 229 feel and 8 inches. The player must shoot the arrows within 40 seconds of each other and aim for a score of 720 and an overtime shot called 'sudden death' takes place when there is a tie.
The team events comprise of 3 archers making a team and there are 16 such teams where each archer has to shoot 72 arrows and the distance covered is 70 meters like the individual events. In a tie score, each team member will shoot one arrow and the arrow closest to the center of the target determines the winner. The scoring in this game is according to where the arrow hits the target, which consists of 10 rings so if the arrow hits the outermost ring, the archer gets 1 point, 2 points for the next ring and finally 10 if the center of the target is hit.
In Olympic archery, a recurve bow is used from where an arrow can travel at the speed of 150 mph. These specialized bows are made from wood, fiberglass and graphite which stabilize the direction of the arrow which goes in a straight line and helps in specific target aiming. With strings made from hydrocarbon or from Kelvar and the arrows from aluminum or carbon graphite the cost of the equipment is close to 00.
Athletes who participate in Olympics archery events would have gone through training for about 10 years. It's essential to develop perfect form (or as close to perfect as humanly possible). A superb trainer as well as the perfect equipment is essential too. The best part is that archery is more affordable than many other sports. The game must be learnt thoroughly and you have to spend a lot of time reading about it and discuss with other archers before you start to partake in various local and national tournaments but remember practice is critical and the more you do it the more proficient you would become.
Archery as a sport is also a feasible option for athletes with disabilities. Take the example of Neroli Fairhall who as a woman New Zealander became the first paraplegic to participate in the Olympics but also landed up winning a gold medal in the Commonwealth Games. Being a family-oriented activity, this sport can be enjoyed for a lifetime.
During the early years of Olympics, there was no regularity in the game rules and archery was not included as an event any more after 1920. Many years passed before all the participating countries finally accepted the general rules and it was not until 1972 Munich Olympics that archery reappeared as a sport event. The event included team as well as individual participation from 1988.
From 1992, the schedule of the event is head-to-head competition amongst the top 64 athletes. The four events in archery include one each for men and women individual events and one each for men and women in teams. In the individual events for men and women, players throw 72 arrows at the bull's eye target standing at a distance of 70 meters which is 229 feel and 8 inches. The player must shoot the arrows within 40 seconds of each other and aim for a score of 720 and an overtime shot called 'sudden death' takes place when there is a tie.
The team events comprise of 3 archers making a team and there are 16 such teams where each archer has to shoot 72 arrows and the distance covered is 70 meters like the individual events. In a tie score, each team member will shoot one arrow and the arrow closest to the center of the target determines the winner. The scoring in this game is according to where the arrow hits the target, which consists of 10 rings so if the arrow hits the outermost ring, the archer gets 1 point, 2 points for the next ring and finally 10 if the center of the target is hit.
In Olympic archery, a recurve bow is used from where an arrow can travel at the speed of 150 mph. These specialized bows are made from wood, fiberglass and graphite which stabilize the direction of the arrow which goes in a straight line and helps in specific target aiming. With strings made from hydrocarbon or from Kelvar and the arrows from aluminum or carbon graphite the cost of the equipment is close to 00.
Athletes who participate in Olympics archery events would have gone through training for about 10 years. It's essential to develop perfect form (or as close to perfect as humanly possible). A superb trainer as well as the perfect equipment is essential too. The best part is that archery is more affordable than many other sports. The game must be learnt thoroughly and you have to spend a lot of time reading about it and discuss with other archers before you start to partake in various local and national tournaments but remember practice is critical and the more you do it the more proficient you would become.
Archery as a sport is also a feasible option for athletes with disabilities. Take the example of Neroli Fairhall who as a woman New Zealander became the first paraplegic to participate in the Olympics but also landed up winning a gold medal in the Commonwealth Games. Being a family-oriented activity, this sport can be enjoyed for a lifetime.
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