14 March 2006 - 1st South Asian Archery Championship

1st South Asian Archery Championship

Dhaka (BAN) - 8-11 February 2006

 

The South Asian Archery Federation (SAAF) was formed in November 2005 with a view to develop the sports of archery in the South Asian Region. The SAAF comprises Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka, all members of FITA and AAF (Asian Archery Federation). Maldives has not yet formed an Archery Association. 

 

The 1st South Asian Archery Championship was then held in Bangladesh on 8-11 February 2006 with the participation of 5 nations, namely Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal and Sri Lanka:

 

MEN RECURVE                   22 ARCHERS                      6 TEAMS

WOMEN RECURVE              14 ARCHERS                       4 TEAMS     

 

Among the personalities present were Mr. Rahin Datta, Chairman of FITA Development and Technical Assistance Committee, and Mr. Paresh Nath Mukherjee, Vice President of the Asian Archery Federation.

 

Photos Link http://www.archeryranking.org


Ludivine Maitre Wicki

FITA Communication