China Archery

Xibo Archers Make a Comeback

July 17, 2012August 13, 2008 by Sherry

Source: China Daily Staff Writer
By Zhao Rui
Updated: 2008-08-13 09:06

Once the best in the world, archers from China’s Xibo ethnic minority are now making a comeback at the Olympics.
Xibo warriors began using the bow and arrow more than a thousand years ago, and their prowess was legendary. They helped the Yuan Dynasty armies sweep across the continent, and were said to be able to shoot their prey in the eye.
More recently, South Korean archers have dominated the Olympics, winning all major titles for more than a decade. Now, after winning two medals at the Beijing Games, the Xibo are back.

Leading the charge is Xue Haifeng, a modern Xibo archer who led China to a historic bronze on Monday.

Beijing Olympics: Taiwan target archery medals

July 26, 2012July 31, 2008 by Sherry

By Sarah Munday and agencies Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou said he was confident that the island’s Olympians would return home from Beijing with a record haul of medals, besting the five won in Athens. “I hope the athletes can continue the good performance in Athens to win more medals … Many of them are capable … Read more

Hong Kong Archery Association

July 26, 2012January 1, 2008 by Sherry

Looking for precision, perseverance and perfection? Archery is definitely one of your choices. Archery is one of the most ancient activities for both hunting and warfare. Since the invention of other modern weapons, Bow and Arrow have developed as a sport for the privileged as well as an art. With the establishment of Federation International … Read more