Here is information on schedule of archery
events in Beijing Olympics 2008. Learn about date, time, archery event
and round as well as number of athletes taking part in archery events.
Archery in OlympicsArchery events in Beijing Olympics 2008 will
start on 9 August and culminate on August 15. All events will be
held at Olympic Green Archery Field, a temporary venue in Beijing.
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Schedule of Archery Events
| Date | Time | Event | Round |
| August 9, 2008, Saturday | 12:00 - 14:00 | Individual Women | Ranking Round |
| Team Women | Ranking Round | ||
| 15:00 - 17:00 | Individual Men | Ranking Round | |
| Team Men | Ranking Round | ||
| August 10, 2008, Sunday | 10:00 - 13:30 | Team Women | 1/8 Eliminations |
| Quarterfinals | |||
| 16:00 - 18:20 | Team Women | Bronze Medal Match | |
| Gold Medal Match | |||
| August 11, 2008, Monday | 10:00 - 13:30 | Team Men | 1/8 Eliminations |
| Quarterfinals | |||
| 16:00 - 18:20 | Team Men | Bronze Medal Match | |
| Gold Medal Match | |||
| August 12, 2008, Tuesday | 10:00 - 13:10 | Individual Women | 1/32 & 1/16 Eliminations |
| Individual Men | 1/32 & 1/16 Eliminations | ||
| Individual Women | 1/32 & 1/16 Eliminations | ||
| 15:30 - 18:40 | Individual Men | 1/32 & 1/16 Eliminations | |
| August 14, 2008, Thursday | 10:30 - 12:30 | Individual Women | 1/8 Eliminations |
| 16:00 - 18:45 | Individual Women | Quarterfinals | |
| Semifinals | |||
| Bronze Medal Match | |||
| Gold Medal Match | |||
| August 15, 2008, Friday | 10:30 - 12:30 | Individual Men | 1/8 Eliminations |
| 16:00 - 18:45 | Individual Men | Quarterfinals | |
| Bronze Medal Match | |||
| Gold Medal Match |
Number of Athletes
The athlete quota for archery event is 64 men and 64 women, comprising 128 athletes.
Rules
The athlete quota for archery event is 64 men and 64 women, comprising 128 athletes.
Rules
- A 122 cm target is used for 60 m and 50 m distances. For the 40 m and 30 m distances, an 80 cm target is used.
- Use of pencils is permitted for scoring arrows. The two scorers cross-check to prevent cheating. The judges are also appointed to control the conduct of scoring.
- Any type of bow with any kind of sight is allowed. The only limitation is on the weight of the bow. The optimum bow weight is 80 Lbs for men and 60 lbs for women and juniors. Stabilizers and peepholes are permitted.
- As for the arrows, standard type of screw in field points should be used with a minimum weight of 125 US grains for men and 100 US grains for women and juniors.
