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	INTERNATIONAL OLYMPIC COMMITTEE - SPORTS
		The term "Robin Hood" now refers to splitting the shaft of an arrow already in the target with another arrow.
		A recurve bow coated in fibreglass has become standard, and arrows made of aluminium and carbon graphite can travel more than 240km/h, but the most important requirements are straightforward: steady hands, strong shoulders, flexible muscles, sharp eyes and nerves of steel.
		Archery was a feature of the Olympic Games several times from 1900 to 1920, but then disappeared for more than 50 years.
	www.olympic.org /uk/sports/programme/index_uk.asp?SportCode=AR (171 words)

	Archery - MSN Encarta
		Archery, art, practice, or skill of using a bow and arrow for hunting, warfare, or as a sport.
		Modern bows, used to propel arrows, generally are constructed of wood, fiberglass, or graphite or carbon composites with a taut cord or string connecting the bent ends of the bow.
		Archery as a sport was introduced in North America in the 17th century.
	encarta.msn.com /encyclopedia_761551756/Archery.html (1032 words)

	Iran Archery Federation :: History (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		The first philosophy of bed confortance and social life of her is on the basis of mind and body health and sick society will die nd only healthy minds and bodies can create healthy and advanced society in which they live conformably in it; and understand its health mystery in less eating and sport.
		Archery has been considered so much, in the amount that innocent imam have ben participated in this athletic course, which is considered to be an epical course.
		Archery, our national and religious sport, commenced activities as a committee and under the supervision of Shooting Federation at the beginning of the way.
	www.iran-archery.ir /en/history.htm (2338 words)

	TAF > English > Archery (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Archery in Turkey nearly died out completely over the next 15 years, until Fazıl Özok, son of former archer Bahir Özok, approached President Celal Bayar in 1953 about official recognition for the sport by the Directorate of Physical Training, and the sport was attached to the Federation of Marksmanship.
		After archery was organized as a separate federation in 1961 Turkish archers began to participate for the first time in international competitions, although unfortunately with little success due to financial and organisational difficulties.
		One of the world’s leading archery facilities today is the Yüz Yıl Archery Field in Antalya, where the combination of Mediterranean climate and spectacular scenery attracts archers from all around the world to prepare for competition.
	www.turkisharchery.org /en/33,Turkish_Archers.html (374 words)

	Handong Global University Archery Club
		Archery is estimated to be thousands and thousands of years old.
		In 1962, Olympic-style archery was introduced in Korean schools; the following year, Korea became a member of FITA (Fédération Internationale de Tir à l'Arc: International Archery Federation).
		In contrast to Olympic-style, Korean traditional archery is practiced at a distance of 145 meters, from shooting line to the targets.
	www.koreanarchery.org /hguac.htm (1327 words)

	FITA - ARCHERY AT THE OLYPIC GAMES 2004
		A German archery spokesman confirmed she was in the early months of pregnancy with her three-year-old daughter, Mara, at the Sydney Olympics.
		Archery is being held at Panathinaiko Stadium, the 2300-year-old venue which staged the first modern Olympics in 1896.
		Archery has four events at the Olympics: men’s individual and team, and women’s individual and team.
	www.archery-gp.de /athens2004/news/news040809_01.htm (445 words)

	CYPRUS ARCHERY FEDERATION
		Organising, running, guiding, diffusing and developing the archery sport in compliance with the principles of the spirit of love for sports among athletes and fans.
		Co-operating and establishing a communication line with its members with a view to organising archery sport in a better way the, as well as diffusing and developing it.
		Users are granted a limited licence to download the materials contained on this website to a single personal computer, and to print a hard copy of the materials contained on this website, solely for personal, non-commercial use, and provided that all copyright, trade mark and other propriety notices are left intact.
	www.archery.org.cy /en/index.html (255 words)

	Sports - Archery (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Archery has a long history and was used in hunting and warfare.
		Archery was part of the 2nd Olympic Games in Paris in 1900, returning in 1904, 1908 and again in 1920, but then disappearing for more than 50 years.
		In the Asian Games, archery competitions were held in Tokyo in 1958 and Jakarta 1962 then, after a 16-year break, it has returned at every Asian Games since Bangkok 1978.
	www.dohaasiangames.org /en/asian_games_2006/sports/archery_history.aspx (196 words)

	International Archery Federation - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The International Archery Federation (FITA, from French Fédération Internationale de Tir à l'Arc) is the sport governing body of the sport of archery.
		It is composed of 134 national archery associations, and is recognized by the International Olympic Committee.
		FITA was finally successful in returning archery to the Olympic program in the 1972 Summer Olympics.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/International_Archery_Federation (179 words)

	Archery Organizations and Clubs
		The ATA is a leading organization representing the international archery community; this includes bowhunting, field and recreational archery, manufacturers and dealers.
		The National Field Archery Association is a non-profit corporation dedicated to the practice of archery.
		The mission of USA Archery is to develop and promote the sport of archery with the ultimate goal of producing Olympic and World Archery Champions.
	www.archeryequipmentinfo.com /organz.htm (304 words)

	National Archery Association Junior Olympic (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		The National Archery Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the sport of archery in the United States of America.
		The NAA is the National Governing Body for archery in the United States and is a member organization of the United States Olympic Committee.
		The NAA is also a member of FITA (International Archery Federation) and annually selects and sponsors USA teams for World Championships and Junior World Championships.
	www.trosperarchery.org /html/basic_joad_program_information.htm (4654 words)

	Competitive Archery - Discover The Outdoors (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		FITA stands for Federation Internationale de Tir a l'Arc, known in English-speaking countries as the International Archery Federation.
		This type of archery is popular worldwide, and is the same kind of archery that youth in the JOAD—Junior Olympic Archery Development program of the National Archery Association—shoot.
		Archery is a shooting sport that children can participate in as successfully as adults.
	www.dto.com /shooting/article.jsp?articleid=640 (924 words)

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		The International Archery Federation (FITA), USA Archery, the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation, and the New York City Sports Commission (NYCSC), today announced that the final rounds of the 42nd World Archery Championships will be held in Central Park’s North Meadow on July 19 and 20.
		Reigning Olympic and world champions are expected to compete and the public is invited to attend both the qualifying and final rounds free of charge.
		This will mark the first time the Archery World Championships will be held in New York City and the first world championship of an Olympic sport held in the city since it won the right to be the U.S. bid city for the 2012 Olympic Games last November.
	www.nyc.gov /html/sports/html/archerychamps-pr.html (556 words)

	maltasport.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		The Archery Association of Malta (AAM) has published its shooting programme covering the first period from the 30th September up to the end January 2007.
		For its 75th anniversary, the International Archery Federation (FITA) put on a superb show and received a great present from its former FITA President Jim Easton: one million dollars for the FITA Development Foundation.
		Preparations are well underway for the 37th International archery tournament of Malta which will be held at the association's outdoor range at the sports complex in Marsa between the 29th and 30th April.
	www.maltasport.com /Archery/index.html (191 words)

	UNH Archery Club (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		The History of Archery a brief history from ancient times to present.
		Easton Archery is a well known arrow supplier, with both aluminum and carbon arrows available.
		National Field Archery Association (NFAA) a non-profit corporation dedicated to the practice of archery.
	www.unh.edu /archery-club/links.html (181 words)

	FITA - ARCHERY AT THE OLYPIC GAMES 2004
		Archery has always enjoyed excellent representation and competition from across the continents, with 132 member associations affiliated with the International Archery Federation (FITA).
		A pleasing sign of the strength of the sport is the emergence of new nations achieving excellent results.
		Archery is a very popular traditional sport in Bhutan.
	www.archery-gp.de /athens2004/news/news040616_09.htm (124 words)

	Fita Archery, Archery Equipment, Bows, Arrows, String, Protective Gear, Archery Targets, Bow Cases
		Whether their weapon of choice is a longbow, a shortbow, a compound bow, or a crossbow, with a heightened level of dedication, they rarely miss their mark.
		Tall boots caked by marshland mud, a rustic tunic embroidered with the essence of greenery, and a feathered cap with neatly tucked corners to gently catch the wind.
		The ancient martial art of Japanese archery, known to practitioners as Kyudo or the way of the bow, requires much more than just a keen eye and a steady...
	www.archery-fita.org (495 words)

	BBC SPORT \| Olympics 2004 \| Archery \| History \| East and West target gold
		The earliest records of archery date back as far as the ancient Egyptians 5,000 years ago, when it was used for hunting and warfare.
		It was in the same year that archery became an Olympic sport, featuring every year until 1920, with the exception of Stockholm in 1912.
		The International Archery Federation (Fita) was founded in 1931 at Lvov in the Ukraine, with the first World Championship held in the same year.
	news.bbc.co.uk /sport2/hi/olympics_2004/archery/history/default.stm (403 words)

	Archery Organizations and Associations
		Archery has over a hundred member nations throughout the world which are represented by the Fédération Internationale de Tir à l'Arc (F.I.T.A) which is the international governing body for the sport.
		Archery is a most ancient sport, a sport of both Kings and Queens and is today the only sport providing the official royal bodyguard to the monarch.
		The meeting went on to consider matters of national and international associations and competitions, including a resolution to affiliate with FITA the interantaiona archery federation.
	www.waoline.com /detente/sport/hunt-/Archery.htm (1071 words)

	Sports Features Communications - Press Point (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		FITA is pleased to announce that we have appointed a FITA Archery Development Officer in West Africa, with a possibility to extend to any African country upon request.
		In West Africa, Paul Zinsou’s main mission will be to introduce the sport of archery in the countries from this geographical area, create new FITA Member Associations (several countries have a national Archery Federation that is not yet affiliated to FITA), and assist with the growth of the these new FITA Members.
		He is the Secretary General of the Benin Judo Federation, of which he is also organizer, fl belt and judge.
	www.sportsfeatures.com /PressPoint/show.php?id=27249 (273 words)

	Olympic Archery Events, News, Athletes, Teams, Pictures
		Modern archery is a far cry from these simple wooden bows and arrows.
		Complex weights and pulley systems are as important to scoring a hit in the world of archery today as a good eye and steady hand.
		Links to International and National Archery Associations and a section on rules and regulations for a wide range of ages.
	www.chiff.com /olympics/olympics-archery.htm (276 words)

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		Jim Easton, a former President of the International Archery Federation who was present in Madrid (ESP) said in its praise: "archery is very popular in universities" () "whatever the archer's weight, size, and strength, success for him (or for her) depends only on work, concentration, and determination to keep improving.
		Archery has now become an integral part of the international university sports calendar and I am delighted.
		The Slovakian town of Vinice, just 25 km from Bratislava, and its archery club (the largest club in the country) were an ideal location for the sixth World University Archery Championship.
	www.fisu.net /site/page.php?id_page=447 (928 words)

	Case Archery Club - Links (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		The NAA is the governing body for Olympic and collegiate archery in the United States.
		Many former members of the CWRU Archery Club continue to shoot with the CAC.
		Written by Murray Elliot and previewed in Archery Focus Magazine, this is a free source book for recurve archers.
	www.case.edu /orgs/archery/links.html (82 words)

	EdGate Summer Games
		Some authorities date the origin of archery as far back as 25,000 B.C. The earliest people known to have used the bow and arrow were the ancient Egyptians, who adopted the weapon at least 5,000 years ago.
		The basics of archery are still the same; however, the modern bows used in the sport are not.
		For more information on competitive amateur archery around the world, shoot over to the International Archery Federation (FITA).
	www2.edgate.com /summergames/spotlight_sport/archery.php (530 words)

	ADL TO INDONESIA: ISRAELI ARCHERY TEAM MUST BE EQUAL TO OTHERS IN WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
		The international competition is scheduled to open August 1 in Jakarta.
		Invited by the International Archery Federation, "the Israeli team has every right to openly compete under its own name and banner," Foxman said.
		ADL also urged James Easton, Chairman of the International Archery Federation "to resolve this issue so that Israel is permitted to fully participate in the championship."
	www.adl.org /presrele/IslME_62/2509_62.asp (201 words)

	International World Games Association : International Federation of Sport Climbing - IFSC
		International World Games Association : International Federation of Sport Climbing - IFSC
		Official Site Home > Document Library > International World Games Association > IWGA Member Federations > International Federation of Sport Climbing - IFSC >
		International Federation of Sport Climbing Piazza Perotti, 1
	www.worldgames-iwga.org /vsite/vcontent/page/custom/0,8510,1044-163735-180952-34620-159179-custom-item,00.html (44 words)

	United States Olympic Committee - ARCHERY: New York City To Host 2003 Archery World Championships
		The public is invited to attend both the qualifying and final rounds free of charge.
		Bringing the event to New York was a combined effort between The International Archery Federation (FITA), USA Archery, the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation, and the New York City Sports Commission (NYCSC).
		“Archery is one of the world’s greatest sports, whose ancient roots combine with high tech equipment and modern training,“ said Parks & Recreation Commissioner Adrian Benape.
	www.usoc.org /73_9193.htm (383 words)

	The Archery and Bowhunting Club Society
		We are the largest hunting and archery information sites on the Internet.
		FITA is the world governing body for archery.
		The international governing body for the sport of archery.
	www.archeryinfo.info /bowhuntingclubs.html (848 words)

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		Bonn, Germany - After its relaunch in September 2004, www.paralympic.org, the official website of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has experienced a good development and today is a...
		For the first time, the 11th World Sport for All Congress will be held in Havana, Cuba, from 31 October to 3 November at the Havana International Conference Centre.
		International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Governing Board member and board member of the Canadian Paralympic Committee (CPC), Patrick Jarvis has been reappointed to the Board of Directors of the...
	www.paralympic.org /release/Summer_Sports/Archery/Links (262 words)

	Women's Sports Foundation SPORTS & FITNESS
		Here you’ll find the history of archery as well as descriptions of indoor and outdoor archery, as well as field archery.
		This is the National Governing Body of Archery.
		The National Field Archery Association is dedicated to fostering and preserving “the use of the bow in accordance with its ancient and honorable traditions.” This site provides information for various NFAA members, such as the announcements of championship tournaments.
	www.womenssportsfoundation.org /cgi-bin/iowa/sports/facts.html?record=5 (131 words)

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