World Archery
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IF25 Dec 2025, 18:45 from InsideTheGames
The World Archery executive board convened in Lausanne, Switzerland, to discuss the future of the sport, focusing on long-term growth, Olympic event formats (particularly Los Angeles 2028), and qualification systems. Key decisions included maintaining the three-archer team event for LA28, approving quota allocation for Dakar 2026 Youth Olympics, and aligning with IOC recommendations regarding athletes from Russia and Belarus. The board also approved regulatory updates, including a new target face for field archery and expanded uniform rules, and appointed key personnel. A new rulebook for para sport is also in development.
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IF24 Dec 2025, 04:28 from SportsIn
The World Archery Executive Board held a significant in-person meeting in Lausanne, the Olympic Capital, marking a return to face-to-face collaboration after months of remote work. The meeting, hosted at the Olympic Museum and Olympic House, emphasized openness and cooperation with the International Olympic Committee and other stakeholders. Discussions centered on the long-term growth of archery, development projects, and the competition format for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games, ultimately deciding to maintain the current team event format and postpone further modifications. A draft Olympic qualification system will be submitted to the IOC for evaluation.
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IF10 Nov 2025, 21:49 from InsideTheGamesOrganization mentioned: WA
Kazi Rajib Uddin Ahmed Chapol, representing Bangladesh, was elected as the new president of World Archery Asia in Dhaka, succeeding Chung Euisun after nearly two decades of Korean leadership. Chapol secured 29 votes against Thomas Han's 9. The 24th Asian Archery Championship, which runs until November 14 in Dhaka, will be his first major challenge as president.
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IF5 Sep 2025, 00:13 from InsideTheGames
Greg Easton was elected as the new President of World Archery at a summit in Gwangju, South Korea, succeeding Ugur Erdener after 20 years. Easton secured 208 votes, defeating Secretary General Tom Dielen. Easton's election also saw the formal establishment of the gender equity and inclusion committee, significantly increased female representation to 42%. Competition rules were amended, including expansion of categories in para archery and introduction of mixed team rounds under the set system. Easton's term will focus on the Los Angeles 2028 cycle.
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IF2 Sep 2025, 22:04 from InsideTheGames
World Archery will elect its 10th president at the 56th World Archery Congress in Gwangju on September 3, with Tom Dielen and Greg Easton competing to succeed Ugur Erdener, who is stepping down after 20 years. Delegates will also vote on 21 motions, including rewrites of Books two, three, and major revisions to Book four of the World Archery Rulebook, plus the establishment of a permanent Gender Equity and Inclusion Committee. Elections for 30 governance positions will take place, with 64 candidates from 33 countries vying for roles. The congress coincides with the 2025 Hyundai World Archery Championships and Para events in Gwangju.