December 2024

On the final day of the Taipei Archery Open, the afternoon was filled with excitement as the men’s and women’s compound bow gold medal matches, as well as the men’s and women’s recurve bow gold medal matches, took place. Chinese Taipei secured bronze and silver medals in the women’s compound category, while Chinese Taipei archer Chen Chieh-lun fell short against Dutch star Mike Schloesser in the men’s compound final. In the recurve events, Japan’s Ruka Uehara claimed gold in the women’s division, while Italy’s Mauro Nespoli triumphed in a tiebreak shoot-off to win the men’s title.

The 2024 Indoor World Series 250- Taipei ArcheryOpen recently commenced at Chang Gung University of Science and Technology in Taoyuan City. On December 7, the men’s and women’s recurve semifinals were held, with a record-breaking 637 participants this year. Among them, Japan’s Ruka Uehara stood out, advancing all the way to the championship match on December 8. Known for her striking resemblance to local celebrity Patty Hou, Uehara has gained a significant fan base, achieving success both in skill and popularity.

The 2024 Indoor World Series- Taipei Archery Open kicked off on December 6, marking Taipei’s third consecutive year hosting the event, which has received widespread acclaim. Former Spanish Olympic gold medalist Juan Holgado, who has extensive experience organizing international archery events, visited Taipei with the World Archery and was deeply impressed by the tournament’s execution.

On the first day of the 2024 Indoor World Series 250- Taipei Archery Open, former world record holder and South Korean archer KANG Chaeyoung showcased her skills, scoring 591 in the women’s recurve qualification round to finish in fifth place. Additionally, France’s Young Star Baptiste Addis, who helped his home country win a men’s team silver at the Paris Olympics, also participated in the men’s recurve preliminary round.