International Archery Day
September 4 · Level 8 · #464 of 2238
International Archery Day celebrates an ancient skill that has also become a modern competitive sport. Enthusiasts use the occasion to share the concentration, patience and practice behind a well-placed arrow.
How it is celebrated: clubs offer open practice sessions, beginner lessons and friendly competitions. Newcomers learn range safety before taking their first shots with an instructor's guidance.
Archery had a surprisingly long Olympic absence: after the 1920 Games, it stayed off the programme for 52 years, returning in 1972.