27 March, 2024

It has been a busy time in the lead-up to the Paris Olympics. All the major target tournaments are being held before the Games.

Already announced is our team to attend the World Cup in Shanghai, China. They have had a team camp and are looking forward to the tournament. In the meantime, the selectors have been busy reviewing expressions of interest and selecting athletes to attend upcoming tournaments.

It is with pleasure the Board of Archery NZ announces the following:

World Cup Stage 2:

Finn Matheson, Mens Recurve has gained selection and will be attending this Tournament being held in Yecheon, Korea from the 21st to the 26th of May. He will be accompanied by Cushla Matheson as his coach.

World Cup Stage 3:

Finn Matheson, Mens Recurve has gained selection and will be attending this Tournament being held in Antalya, Turkiye from the 18th to the 23rd of June. He will be accompanied by Cushla Matheson as his coach.

 Asia Cup Stage 2:

Shaun Ryan, Mens Recurve had gained selection and would compete in this Tournament being held in Bangkok, Thailand with Iain Hamilton as his coach. However, this Tournament has been postponed to later in the year and may yet be cancelled. Because of this Shaun and Iain will not be travelling.

Asia Cup Stage 3:

Isabella Wassilieff, Women's Compound has gained selection and will be attending this Tournament being held in Suwon, Korea, from the 3rd to the 8th of June. She will be accompanied by Megan Wassilieff as her coach.

CONGRATULATIONS. Safe travels and great shooting.

Not all archers who qualify to be selected for international events can travel for many reasons principally funding. The Board and Selectors would like to acknowledge that it is very difficult for those archers who have striven to obtain selection and then need to turn down the opportunity.

Photo credit: Tony Harrison: CQT at Auckland Archery Club.