Archery is the oldest sport recorded by man according to the Guinness book of records. The Sumerians and Egyptians were the first famous archers, because the bow played an important role as a weapon of war. The first rudimentary bows were made of bent trees and joined by a rope, the Egyptians were the first to try different types of wood or with animal horns joined together in strips producing a stronger and more durable bow.
The appearance of the bow and arrow is considered by experts as one of the most significant discoveries in the evolution of man. With this, man acquired the ability to be one of the most perfect hunters in nature, by allowing him to obtain the prey of him without needing to get too close to them. There are cave paintings that represent hunters in caves in Spain, which are thought to be approximately 50 thousand to 100 thousand years, in which a combat between archers takes place, but there is specific date to catalog the first creation of the bow and arrow.
The bow and arrow became an essential part for hunting and war, but now in present day archery has become a popular sport around the world. Archery as a sport Archery as a sport has been popular for a long time, particularly in England. The oldest, continuously held and still existing archery tournament, known as the Ancient Scorton Arrow, began in Yorkshire in 1673. For the year 1781 the Royal Toxophilite Society was founded to promote this sport. Little by little they were introducing rules and tests so that this sport could also be part of the Olympics. The main events of a target shooting tournament are called rounds and the number of arrows and the distance are specified in advance.
The faces of the targets are made of paper and fastened on a straw mat. This sport was part of the Olympic games of 1900, 1904, 1908 and 1920. Due to different circumstances, countries decide to organize and create in 1931 the International Archery Federation (FITA), which is the body that promotes and encourages archery throughout the world, sanctions and regulates regional, world and Olympic championships.
After several attempts, archery is included in the 1972 Munich Olympic Games, from that date to now archery has had an impressive technical development and is considered one of the most colorful and elegant sports, and in the that a high degree of technical mastery is handled. In addition, archery has many types of championships to participate in, highlighting those of Sala (18 meters), and outdoor shooting at 30, 50, 70 and 90 meters. There are also the Forest Tours and Field Tours. It is a sport that can be enjoyed as a family, without limits of sex or age. Currently there are several championships, both regional, national and international.
