Merksplas (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – The Belgian Archery Championship, organized by Sint-Sebastiaansgilde in Merksplas, features 280 participants over 2 days. Boogsport Vlaanderen and local authorities provide support. 26 Belgian titles will be awarded.
Sint-Sebastiaansgilde is organizing the Belgian Archery Championship this weekend. There are 280 participants over 2 days. Koen Verheyen, from the guild, says many details need attention. They must set up the area and ensure everything goes well for everyone. The event takes place in the sports hall of Merksplas. This venue has a lot of space. He mentioned that it allows a good setup for shooting lanes and room for spectators.
With 280 participants in 2 days, there is a lot of organization involved,
says Koen Verheyen of the Sint-Sebastiaansgilde.
Who will win the 26 titles at the Belgian archery championship?
Boogsport Vlaanderen, the main archery group in Flanders, provides important materials like target boards. The Merksplas municipality also helps by offering support and resources for the event. This support includes things like setting up the area and making sure everything is ready.
According to the officials, with help from Sint-Sebastiaansgilde, Boogsport Vlaanderen, and local authorities, the tournament will be well-organized. Everyone involved is working hard to make it a great event.
In the Belgian Archery Championship, competitors will shoot at a target that is 18 meters away. This distance is the official one for indoor archery. The tournament has 2 main parts. First, there is a qualification round. In this round, all archers shoot a set number of arrows to see how they rank.
After that, the top archers move on to elimination matches. In these matches, they compete against each other until only the best archers remain. This format makes sure the competition is fair and helps the most skilled archers reach the final rounds.
During the championship weekend, 26 Belgian titles will be given out. Archers of all ages can compete for these titles. Money from the championship will go to Sint-Sebastiaansgilde. According to officials, this money will help buy new equipment and support the sport. It will help athletes have better tools for training and competitions.
In total, 26 Belgian titles will be awarded this weekend in different age categories,
Verheyen concludes.
