World Archery is the international governing body for the sport of archery. Founded in 1931, it oversees competitions and sets the rules for various archery disciplines, including target archery, field archery, and indoor archery. The organization promotes the sport globally and organizes major events, such as the World Archery Championships and the Archery World Cup. The sport involves shooting arrows at a target from a set distance, with points awarded based on accuracy. Archery is featured in the Olympic Games, showcasing both individual and team events. Athletes compete using different types of bows, including recurve and compound bows.