The first evidence that the bow and arrow were used for more than hunting can be found in King Tutankhamen’s tomb of Egypt. Sketches depict the king in many hunting positions not only for economic necessity, but also for enjoyment. Archery contests are also described in Homer’s epic poems, the Iliad and the Ody

There are many different events in the competition of archery. In addition to target shooting, there is field shooting, the more natural type of archery based on conditions that are encountered in hunting. Flight shooting is shooting for distance and clout shooting is arrows shot at a high trajectory to fall into a target zone.

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The British brought the sport of archery to the United States. The first archery club, the United Bowman of Philadelphia was founded in 1828. The end of the Civil War also contributed to the interest in the bow and arrowed since the soldiers from the Confederate army were no longer permitted to use firearms. The National Archery Association was form in 1879 and held their first Championship the same year.

The bow and arrow played a significant part in English history especially the longbow and is celebrated in folklore tales such as Robin Hood. Many notable English victories are credited to the English archers and their longbows. Such was the cas

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