The Archers, Bow and Arrows
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Jennifer
Lawrence playing the role of Katniss in the movie Hunger Games
Today, apart from being a favorite leisure activity, archery has placed an important spot among the biggest sporting events like Olympics and World Cup.
What is the sport of
archery?
From a set distance, an archer shoots an arrow to a target
for accuracy. Depending on the area hit, the player gets a corresponding point,
but with a bulls-eye, the higher the score.
Different bows are used: the Classic Bow (Recurve), Compound
Bow, and Barebow.
History
But before the modern version of archery has evolved as a
sport, it was used by earlier people as part of their daily living for hunting
and warfare purposes.
However, the earliest recorded use of bow and arrow made from
different materials into one as a battle and hunting tool was that of Egyptians
in 2800 BC. It was later developed by Chinese in chariots carrying archers in
combats and games during Shang Dynasty.
Genghis Khan, and his vast Mongol army used their expertise
of bow and arrow in expanding their empire across Austria to Syria, Russia,
Vietnam and China. The strength of the Roman Empire was also evident because of
the existence of skilled military archers.
The Japanese made archery into a martial art form that influences this
modern sport today.
And it is true. Because of archery, the course
of history would have been different..png)
Archery today
Due to its relatively expensive gears, the sport is said to cater
to “may kaya” class of Filipinos with the need to purchase high-tech bows and
arrows. Although known to be an elite
sport, archery is slowly gaining popularity among Filipinos as it gains
interest across the population, either as a sport or as a recreation. Wooden
bows and arrows exist in the countryside.
In the meantime, Filipinos have found a new sport and an
opportunity to participate in an enjoyable pastime. And so, are you ready to be
chosen to represent your District in an archery tournament? And the odds be
ever in your favor! (Romulus Gutierrez III) FOCUS.
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