Americas development evident in Nanjing qualified

A World Archery partner since 2009, the organisation is instrumental in archery’s ongoing development worldwide – but particularly in the Americas.

Training camps, coach education programmes and donations of equipment have increased participation at grass roots and improved international results. In fact, with Brazil, Argentina and Guatemala all qualified for the Nanjing 2014 Youth Olympic Games, developing archery nations are starting to make an impact at the sport’s highest level.

President of Global Sports Development David ULICH and Executive Member Steven UNGERLEIDER, presented World Archery Secretary General Tom DIELEN with copy of the fourth edition of a youth art book named Creative Sprit, produced by the organisation’s Culture, Education, Sport and Ethics Programme. The publication shares artistic painting and drawings from youth and Olympic artists, sharing the passion of sport and serving as an inspirational tool for future generations.

The trio discussed the successful progress of Global Sports Development initiatives so far, and laid down future plans, ensuring the exciting steps forward for archery in the Americas and worldwide continue reaching new milestones.