People with physical disabilities started practicing activities related to bow and arrow 50 years ago. In the beginning, as in many other events, it was used as a rehabilitation and leisure activity. With the use of more modern equipment and new rules, the sport became more interesting and quickly became popular throughout the world.
Archery is one the original events of the Paralympic Games, being disputed since the Rome Games, in 1960. It develops the athlete’s precision, strength and concentration, and it is disputed in individual and team competitions.
