Archery Disciplines Confirmed for the 2029 World Games in Karlsruhe
The official sports program for the 2029 World Games, to be held in Karlsruhe, Germany, has been announced.
The target and field archery disciplines have been made official for the World Games, which will take place in Karlsruhe, Germany, from July 19 to July 29, 2029.
Dates and Program of the Games
The 2029 World Games, to be held in the city of Karlsruhe, Germany, will take place between July 19 and July 29. The International World Games Association has shared the full program with the public, comprising a total of 36 sports and 62 disciplines.
The archery discipline was included in the sports program in April, with the statement that which specific disciplines would be featured would be clarified later.
Competition Format and Categories
The competitions are expected to maintain the format applied at the previous event in Chengdu. While compound archers will compete in target archery, recurve and barebow archers will compete in field archery.
The seven medal events and the 100-athlete quota featured in the Chengdu event are projected to remain the same for Karlsruhe 2029. In this context, there will be six individual titles across three categories and one compound mixed team event.
Schedule and Qualification Process
The finalized competition schedule, qualification system, and details of the medal events will be announced at a later date. The qualification period for athletes is planned to begin on January 1, 2027.
Scope of the Organization
Archery continues to be a part of the World Games since 1985, providing an important international stage for disciplines not included in the Olympic program. Approximately 4,000 athletes from over a hundred countries are expected to participate in the program consisting of 36 sports in Karlsruhe.