27 December 2010 - First International Indoor Archery Tournament in Marrakesh

First International Indoor Archery Tournament in Marrakesh Lausanne – 27 December 2010   Morocco hosted the first International Indoor Archery Tournament in Marrakesh on 24-25 December 2010 - Under the theme of “Unlimited Archery”.  The hosts were very pleased by the participation of three continents and the success of this two-days event organised in Marrakesh, the beautifully scented city of green Morocco, and under the theme of “Unlimited Archery”. It was truly a unique way to say goodbye to 2010.   “This was an unprecedented step toward archery development in Morocco and North Africa. In spite of the challenges faced by the event, we had to make it happen. The passion to archery was our motive,” said Meriam EL MAHIRI, President of Association Club Arc de Marrakech De Tir à l'Arc—the event organizer.   The event has been enriched by participants from Africa, Asia and Europe represented by five countries (Morocco, Algeria, France, Italy and Saudi Arabia).   “That was amazing to have a collaboration of 58 international archers competing for two days. The forecasted participants number had been – however - larger but due to New Year celebrations it has been challenged. Next year’s event is expected to attract even more countries and archers” added Meriam EL MAHIRI.   It is worth mentioning that participants have expressed a big joy of hospitality, nice weather, tours and social interaction that reflected kind hosting of Morocco, the green country.   Ahmed KOURA IJc and Secretary General of the Federation of African Archery   Edited by World Archery Communication