World Archery Federation facts for kids
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| Abbreviation | WA (formerly FITA) |
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| Formation | 4 September 1931 |
| Type | Federation of national associations |
| Headquarters | Lausanne, Switzerland |
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Region served
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Worldwide |
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Membership
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159 national and other associations |
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Official language
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English |
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President
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Uğur Erdener |
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First Vice-president
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Mario Scarzella |
| Affiliations | International Olympic Committee, International World Games Association |
The World Archery Federation (WA, also and formerly known as FITA from the French Fédération Internationale de Tir à l'Arc) is the governing body of the sport of archery. It is based in Lausanne, Switzerland. It is composed of 156 national federations and other archery associations, and is recognised by the International Olympic Committee.
Images for kids
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Sharon Vennard and Yan Huilian at the 2012 Summer Paralympics
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See also
In Spanish: Federación Mundial de Tiro con Arco para niños
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