PARA ARCHERY NEWS

David Drahoninsky

The Czech Republic archer was three points shy of a world record on day one of the qualifying rounds of the World Archery Para Championships.

Female archer competes

The US Army veteran will represent her country in another fashion.

New talent in South Korea’s Dae-Sung Jang will make his para-archery World Championships debut in  Donaueschingen, Germany.

The South Korean has quickly risen in the para-archery scene but hopes his lack of experience does not hinder him at Donaueschingen 2015.

World Archery Para Championships will take place between 23-30 August in Donaueschingen, Germany

Magali Comte and Martin Imboden have different goals heading to Donaueschingen, Germany

Matt Stutzman, Josh Cassidy, Jennifer Schuble, Amalia Perez, Leibovitz Tahl and Aurelie Rivard.

“Medal Monday” will see gold medals awarded in 64 different events, more than any other day of the Parapan American Games.

Argentina's Ferderico Paolorossi in action in para-archery.

The Argentinian archer is excited about his Parapan American Games debut in Toronto, Canada.

Matt Stutzman

The second day of competition could be “Super Sunday” for Canada with the hosts looking to win multiple golds in swimming.

Matt Stutzman competes at London 2012

The two-day archery competition will feature 30 athletes competing in eight medal events.

Man in the water, waving one arm in the air, celebrating

The IPC Swimming World Championships were not the only major event that wrapped up last month.

A picture of 2 men in a canoe shaking their hands celebrating a victory

It will be a big month for many athletes, with Toronto 2015 and World Championships in canoe and archery on the agenda.

Day 3

Driven by engaging content and fan-orientated information, World Archery’s new website pushes athletes and events into focus.

Karen Van Nest

The four athletes will compete in open compound events 9-10 August.

Under the slogan “Now Dream, Tomorrow Paralympian!” 56 athletes with impairments and coaches from 10 different countries were invited, including Ecuador, Malaysia, Morocco, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Rwanda, Sri Lanka and Thailand.

Young athletes from developing nations around the world attended the sports camp.

Elisabetta Mijno of Italy competes at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.

Italy, Great Britain also battle for the podium in the first international competition in 2015.

Visually impaired archers prepare for qualification at the Massa Carrara 2005 IPC World Para Archery Championships.

The category returns to world competitions for the first time in six years.

Zahra Nemati

The London 2012 Paralympic gold medallist hit a 657 in the recurve open.

Matt Stutzman

Event helps athletes prepare for World Archery Para Championships

2013 World Archery Para-Championships

World Archery’s Para Archery and Classification Committees met in Lausanne during February.

World Archery Para Championships will take place between 23-30 August in Donaueschingen, Germany

Donaueschingen 2015 will take place between 23-30 August attracting 300 of the world best para-archers from 60 countries.

Matt Stutzman competes at London 2012

The “Armless Archer” is hoping success at Toronto 2015 and the World Championships will secure his place at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.