The Executive Board of World Archery met again in person in a highly symbolic setting for global sport. Lausanne, recognized as the Olympic Capital, served as the meeting point for an occasion that marked a face-to-face reunion of the highest decision-making body in international archery, following months of remote work and after the Hyundai World Archery Championships held in September.

Over two days of meetings, on December 14 and 15, the World Archery Executive Committee not only resumed direct dialogue, but did so in venues deeply connected to the history and values of Olympism. The Olympic Museum and the Olympic House, headquarters of the International Olympic Committee, hosted sessions that reinforced the idea of openness and collaboration for the future of the sport.

Lausanne as a meeting point for Olympism and archery

The choice of Lausanne as the host city carried a strong symbolic meaning. For the new executive board, holding its first full in-person meeting at the heart of the Olympic Movement represented a clear signal of openness toward dialogue with key institutions in world sport. This was emphasized by World Archery President Greg Easton, who underlined that the decision reflects a governance approach focused on cooperation and joint work with key stakeholders in the Olympic ecosystem.

That spirit was further reinforced by the welcome at the Olympic House, where the board was received by IOC President Kirsty Coventry and Sports Director Pierre Ducrey. This was complemented by an official reception at the World Archery Excellence Centre, attended by local authorities and representatives of international sport, in an environment designed to strengthen ties and project the development of archery from a global perspective.

Growth of the sport and strategic decisions

The long-term growth of archery was one of the central themes of the meeting. The board focused on increasing participation and advancing development projects that deliver a direct impact for member associations, supported by the recent creation of a development and education department. This vision aims to build solid foundations to support the sport’s expansion across different levels and regions.

Archery events at the upcoming Olympic Games also featured prominently on the agenda. Discussions addressed the competition format for Los Angeles 2028, particularly the possibility of replacing the three-person team event with a doubles competition, following consultations with member associations. Ultimately, it was decided to make no changes for LA28 and to postpone any future modifications, while reviewing a draft Olympic qualification system to be submitted to the IOC Sports Department for evaluation.