A total of 623 archers from 96 nations, 1.097 matches and 10 sets of medals were the highlights of 2015 World Archery Championships in Copenhagen, Denmark as the event was concluded at the weekend, showcasing Christiansborg Palace and Copenhagen as iconic archery settings.
More than 55.688 arrows left the bows in the heart of Copenhagen during the World Championships that finished on Monday.
On the first day of competition, all the tickets for the finals were sold out. And the many spectators got what they came for the finals in the heart of the Danish Capital.
Christiansborg Palace set the iconic frames for the finals where the World’s best archers fought for medals in bright sunshine.
Tom Dielen, Secretary General of the World Archery Federation praised the World Championships in Copenhagen. “Today was an historic day for archery in a beautiful and unique location in the heart of Copenhagen. Not only did Denmark get its world champion on home soil in Stephan Hansen but the sold-out seats were full of a loud Danish crowd to see him do it and the event was live on national TV2 and across the world.”
“It was a day of historic firsts. We had a first world individual medal for India, a first world crown for Iran and a first compound world championship gold medal for Korea – and a first archery broadcast featuring a helicopter camera!”
During the week, 210 volunteers from six countries have helped making everything run smoothly and making the 2015 World Archery Championships in Copenhagen like never before.
Facts: World Archery Championships 2015
* Took place in Copenhagen from July 26 to August 2.
* The finals were shot in front of the Danish Parliament at Christiansborg Palace August 1-2.
* 623 archers from 96 countries participated.
* The World Archery Championships 2015 in Copenhagen was also the first qualification option for the 2016 Rio Olympics.
* Two types of bows competed: Compound (50meters) and recurve (70 meters).
* Medals were given in Individual men and women, Team (3 archers) men and women, and Mixed Team (2 archers).
* 349 officials
* 210 volunteers
* 1.000 meter of banners
* 1.097 matches
* 55.688 arrows (at least)
* 10 sets of medals.
