Traditional Turkish Archery Championship Continues on Second Day

The Bursalı Şüca Air Run Turkey Championship, organized by the Turkish Traditional Archery Federation, continues at the Karacabey Municipality Sports Facilities over three days. Participants from clubs and individual athletes are competing for places in the men's and women's categories.

On the second day, archers competing in the 50 lb and 70 lb bow draw weight categories had their equipment checked. After referee approval, athletes in the 18-49 age and over-17 categories took to the shooting rounds. Following the rounds, measurement and arrow collection were carried out under the supervision of the referee panel.

Federation Board Member Naşit Gündoğan said 204 athletes from different provinces of Turkey are taking part in the competitions. Noting that the number of participants, including referees and the organizing staff, has reached about 300, Gündoğan said the competitions are running across 11 categories.

Gündoğan expressed hope that good records will be set at the championship. He noted that the federation plans to take part in the organization of future competitions as well.