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By Team Youestorie

Sep 2, 2024

10 Things you should know about Para Archery

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10. Para archery is for athletes with physical or visual impairments. 

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9. Rules for para archery match traditional target and indoor archery. 

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8. Categories include recurve, compound, W1, and visually impaired divisions.

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7. Para archers use assistive devices like wheelchairs and custom aids. 

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6. Para archers compete alongside able-bodied athletes using assistive devices. 

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5. Archery has been included in every Paralympics since 1960. 

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4. World Archery Para Championships held biennially since 2009. 

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3. Specific rules ensure fair competition in each para archery category.  

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2. Classification system categorizes athletes based on impairment severity.  

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1. Para archery’s history dates back to rehabilitation efforts in 1940s. 

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