Archery: Competitions, Scoring & Rules, Famous Archers

Here is an introduction to archery competitions, scoring & rules and famous Archers.

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Major Competitions

1. Olympic Games

   • Archery has been part of the Olympics since 1900 (with interruptions)

   • Uses recurve bows in head-to-head match formats

   • Features individual and team events for men and women

2. World Archery Championships

   • Organized by the World Archery Federation

   • Includes recurve and compound divisions

   • Held every two years and attracts top international archers

3. National and Regional Tournaments

   • Organized by national governing bodies (e.g., USA Archery)

   • Includes junior, collegiate, and adult divisions

   • Vary in format: indoor, outdoor, target, and field archery

Scoring and Rules

1. Scoring Zones on Targets

   • Targets are divided into concentric rings, with points ranging from 1 (outer) to 10 (bullseye)

   • X-ring or inner 10 often used for tie-breakers in high-level events

2. Time Limits and Round Formats

   • Set time per arrow (typically 20–40 seconds depending on format)

   • Common formats:

     • Ranking rounds (total score over many arrows)

     • Elimination rounds (set system or match play)

Famous Archers

1. Historical Figures

   • Robin Hood (legendary archer symbolizing skill and justice)

   • Horace A. Ford (British archer who dominated 19th-century competitions)

2. Modern Champions

   • Kim Woo-jin (South Korea) – multiple world and Olympic titles

   • Brady Ellison (USA) – World Champion and Olympic medalist

   • Deepika Kumari (India) – Top-ranked female archer and Olympian