Sana'a:The inaugural Archery Centers Championship is set to commence on Wednesday at Balqis Club Hall in Sana'a. The event is organized by the General Archery Federation and supervised by the Ministry of Youth and Sports.
According to Yemen News Agency, the four-day championship is financially supported by the Youth and Sports Welfare Fund and will feature 96 athletes, both male and female, from seven participating centers.
Official training sessions began on Monday for the men's categories, including Golden Arrow, Red Sword, and junior divisions. This was followed by training for the women's categories on Tuesday, covering the same divisions.
Federation Secretary-General Hamid Najmi confirmed that preparations are complete, encompassing technical, organizational, and refereeing aspects. Najmi noted that the championship aims to invigorate archery centers, enhance participation, uncover promising young talents, and improve the technical performance of athletes.
In his remarks, Najmi expressed gratitude towards the Ministry of Youth and Sports, the Youth and Sports Welfare Fund, and the General Directorate of Sports Activities for their significant support and role in the event's preparation.
