sports

Archery rchery is the art, sport, practice, or skill of using a bow to shoot arrows. The word comes from the Latin arcus. Historically, archery has been used for hunting and combat. In modern times, it is mainly a competitive sport and recreational activity. A person who participates in archery is typically called an archer or a bowman, and a person who is fond of or an expert at archery is sometimes called a toxophilite. Shehzana Anwar is one of Kenya’s archer. She represented Kenya in The 2016 Olympic Games in Rio. She was to represent Kenya again in the 2020 Olympics until the unfortunate postponement due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

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The Modern Archery

Modern competitive archery involves shooting arrows at a target for accuracy and precision from a set distance or distances. This is the most popular form of competitive archery worldwide and is called target archery. A form particularly popular in Europe and America is field archery, shot at targets generally set at various distances in a wooded setting. There are also several other lesser-known and historical forms, as well as archery novelty games.

The World Archery Federation (WA, also and formerly known as FITA from the French Fédération Internationale de Tir à l'Arc), composed of 156 national federations and other archery associations, is the governing body recognized by the International Olympic Committee. Various other large organizations exist with different rules.

Places in Kenya where you can play archery: 1. Nairobi Archery Club, Marula Ln, Nairobi 2. Shela Houses, Lamu Beach Resort. 3. GP Karting | Nairobi. Stardium, Arena & Sports Venue 4. Olepolos Country Club, Olepolos Road Kiserian 5. Nerkwo Bar & Restaurant, Athi River, Plainsview Rd, Nairobi 6. Ngong Hills

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