On March 5, 2026, in Mexico City, a 22-year-old compound archer did something no one in the history of the sport has ever done. Sebastian Garcia stood at the shooting line during phase three of Mexico’s national selection trials, drew his compound bow 72 times, and put 71 of those arrows into the 10-ring — […]
Compound archery earns its first-ever Olympic spot at LA28 with a mixed team event. Plus: Italy dominates European Indoor Championships, a W1 world record falls in Spain, and the inspiring story of the world’s first quadruple amputee archer.
The AMO Archery Range Guidelines provide essential standards for setting up safe and regulation-compliant archery ranges. Whether you’re building an indoor facility, outdoor target range, or 3-D course, these guidelines cover everything from lane spacing to backstop construction. What’s Covered Target Archery – Indoor and outdoor range layouts Field Archery – 24-target course setup 3-D […]
Archery, particularly in the Olympic context, combines precision, skill, and a nuanced scoring system that can be a bit bewildering to newcomers. Among the various notations used in scoring, terms like 9* and 10X are often sources of confusion. This article aims to clarify these scoring rules and explore some other lesser-known rules that govern […]
Understanding how to score in target archery helps you track progress, participate in competitions, and set meaningful practice goals. Whether you shoot recreationally or plan to compete, knowing proper scoring procedures ensures accurate assessment of your shooting and fair comparison with other archers. Basic Target Ring Scoring System Standard archery targets feature concentric rings printed […]
Once again, Korea shows dominance in the sport of archery at the 2024 Paris Olympics winning gold in all 5 events. The Korean team has walked away with an unprecedented sweep in all 5 categories at the Olympic Games. That’s right, that’s 5 gold medals in 5 categories at the 2024 games. An especially astonishing […]
To anyone paying attention, South Korea reigns supreme in archery competitions. It would seem odd to watch an international competition without South Korea sending a team. There would be no surprise to see multiple Korean athletes sharing the podium either. It begs the question, Why does South Korea reign supreme in archery? Where does this […]
There are various levels of aiming sights that can be added to a bow. An archer’s bow can range from a bent stick to a teched-out compound bow with lasers on it. Some seek the most primal or traditional experience possible when holding a bow. A bow without any sights may earn you a head […]
To Stabilize or not to stabilize? That is the question.
archery can contribute to a healthier, more balanced lifestyle