1-When was the sport first played?

1-When was the sport first played?

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  The earliest evidence of archery comes from the Late Paleolithic period, around 10,000 BC. In China, archery dates back to the Shang dynasty (1766-1027 BC)
  
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  The first known archery competition that we can date to modern times was held in 1583.
  

2-How did it come to exist?

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  Archery became obsolete in military affairs with the advent of gunpowder and quickly became a sport. 3000 participants took part in the first archery competition.
  

3-Who created it?

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  In the 1840s, second attempts were made to turn recreation into a modern sport. The first meeting of the Great National Archery Society was held in York in 1844, Horace A. Ford helped improve archery standards and developed new archery techniques. in 1856 published a highly authoritative guide to the sport.
  

4-Where was it first played?

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  The first known archery competition was held in Finsbury, England. during the 14th century.
  

5-Where is it played now?
South Korea is considered the country where archery is the most popular. Archery enters the culture from an early age. South Korean archers lead the list of Olympic medals
6-How is it played?

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  Archers shoot up to 70 meters Target archery involves shooting at stationary circular targets set at certain distances. Archers aim at a target consisting of 10 scoring zones in red, gold, blue, white and black rings.
  

7-What are the rules?
The bow should always be pulled on the target, do not shoot arrows into the air and do not use equipment that is not working properly. Always walk, don't run, on the range. Shoot only the targets in your lane. Keep arrows pointed down or towards the target.
8-How has it developed over the years?

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  The sport has evolved over the years. During this time, the target has been improved, and the compactness of the bow and arrows has been improved. Now they are not only easier to wear, but they also have much better power.
  

9-What other information can you share about this sport?

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  1-ARROWS IN COMPETITION FLY 2.5 TIMES FASTER THAN A SPRINTING CHEETAH.
  

2- ARCHERY “DISAPPEARED” FROM THE OLYMPICS FOR MORE THAN 50 YEARS.
3- ARCHERY WAS THE FIRST OLYMPIC SPORT TO ALLOW FEMALE COMPETITORS.
4- OLYMPIC HOPEFULS TRAIN IN THE WORLD’S PREMIERE ARCHERY FACILITY. AND IT’S AWESOME!