Archery

The ultimate test of precision and focus, Archery features athletes using a bow and arrow to hit a stationary target set up 50 or 70m away, depending on the bow type (recurve bow or compound bow). In Archery, a single millimeter makes all the difference, making for high-stakes and high-pressure head-to-head knock-out elimination matches. Athletes compete individually and as teams and success requires focused confidence and a deep attunement to detail. Archery made its Olympic debut in 1900 and was one of the first sports to include women in competition, starting in 1904. A new mixed team event in the compound bow will make its first appearance at LA28, adding a new thrill to the already iconic contest.