Archery
Olympic SportPopular in TürkiyeIndividual SportsArchery is a disciplined individual sport that trains mental focus, breath control and muscle memory all at once. Traditional Turkish archery has a rich history. Children can start from age 6 with a light bow. It is practiced in both Olympic and traditional formats.
Sports That Pair Well With It
It is an individual sport; yoga/Pilates can strengthen balance and breath control.
Archery Videos
Technique guides and training videos
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Archery Training in 12 Steps — Part 1: Stance
A step-by-step guide to correct stance, grip and set-up techniques in archery
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Archery Basic Training Videos #1
A beginner's guide covering warm-up, stances and body positions
Archery News
Mete Gazoz wins gold at the 2025 European Archery Grand Prix final
Olympic champion Mete Gazoz won gold in the men's recurve category at the 2025 European Archery Grand Prix final. Türkiye won more medals than any other country at the tournament.
Mete Gazoz takes silver at the USA leg of the Archery World Cup
National team archer Mete Gazoz won silver at the USA leg of the Archery World Cup in Florida, losing 7-3 to Florian Unruh in the men's recurve final.
National archers won 52 medals in 2025
Turkish Archery Federation President Abdullah Topaloğlu announced that the national archers won 52 medals at various international events in 2025. Mete Gazoz ended the year with 1 gold, 5 silver and 1 bronze medal in individual and team events.
The Antalya leg of the Archery World Cup gets underway
The first stage of the Archery World Cup, held in Antalya, has begun. Hundreds of athletes from more than 80 countries are taking part. Türkiye's national archers will compete for medals with home advantage.
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Starting Archery: The Sport of Concentration and Discipline
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A Guide for Archery Families: Clubs, Equipment and Tournaments
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