Archery is a Great Hobby and Olympic Event
Many people enthusiastic about the hobby of archery are looking forward to watching the events in the Olympics which will occur soon. The Archery events for the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing China will take place August 8-16. The minimum eligibility requirements for an athlete to become a member of the archery team is to be a U.S. citizen at the time of the start of the nomination shoots and have a U.S. passport. The participants must be able to meet the Minimum Qualifying Scores (MQS) for participation as set by the Federation International de Tir a l”Arc (FITA).
The mission of USA Archery is to develop and promote the sport of archery with the ultimate goal of producing Olympic, Pan American and World Archery Champions.
Archery has now been an permanently established part of the Olympics since 1972 and has been highly commended by the International Olympic Committee for its ability to adapt to the changing face of sport and the media. It continues to grow as a favorite pasttime and hobby.
Last modified June 12, 2008Author 1967 > has blogged 4 times
