Archery is the practice of shooting arrows with the help of a bow. Archery has originated far back in history. Historically archery was used in hunting and combat. Later on archery has become a precision sport.
International Archery Federation (FITA) and Global Sports Development (GSD) Partnership
International Archery Federation (FITA) is the international governing body of archery and was founded on the 4th of September, 1931 in Lwow, Poland. FITA is based in Lausanne, Switzerland. International Archery Federation (FITA) aims were to return archery to the Olympic Games and interpreting the FITA Rules and arranging for the organization of World Championships and other international competitions.
Global Sports Development (GSD) is hard at work as an advocate for the development of sport in all over the world countries where access to sport is limited. One of their most important allies in this effort is the International Archery Federation (FITA).
Global Sports Development (GSD) has enjoyed a successful partnership with FITA, since 2006. They have supported FITA's efforts around the globe, initially supporting FITA's "Viva America" project. This project gave underprivileged youth from developing countries in the Americas the opportunity to compete in the 2006 Junior World Championships in Merida, Mexico.
Though the "Viva America" program ended with the 2006 Junior World Championships, the impact of the program did not. Many of the qualifying Latin-American archers from "Viva America" were inspired to help young African archers prepare for their own Continental Championships. GSD was inspired as well, and offered its support to FITA's program, aiding African countries.
The results were outstanding, with FITA calling the 2008 African Championships "the most successful archery competition ever held in Africa." A total of ten African countries participated in the competition. The top three young men and the top three young women all met the qualifying score for the 2008 Olympic Games was held in Beijing due to that tournament. This was a feat that had never before been achieved in Africa.
Since then, FITA and GSD have continued to provide similar programs to developing countries and underprivileged youth. In 2009, young archers from countries such as Namibia, Barbados, Trinidad, Tobago, Sri Lanka, Samoa and New Zealand were offered the chance to attend a training camp in Ogden, Utah USA. Their participation provided the young archers with the opportunity to qualify for the World Youth Championships, the 2010 Youth Olympic Games and the 2010 Commonwealth Games.
Programs like these continue to be offered, and their success has had an impact throughout Africa and the Middle East. But most importantly, this increased participation of youth from developing African and Mediterranean countries can act as a catalyst for the improvement of the culture of sport throughout both of these regions. As new athletes rise up as positive role models, the effects on communities and nations are dramatic. GSD is proud to share in the impact being made by FITA and its programs around the world.
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