Commitment to advancing Archery in both nations
courtesy meeting between Chapol and Turki Al-Darbi held
Kazi Rajib Uddin Ahmed Chapol, President of World Archery Asia and the Bangladesh Archery Federation (BAF), met with Turki Al-Darbi, President of the Saudi Arabia Archery Federation, in a significant courtesy meeting in Saudi Arabia. The meeting was held with the aim of enhancing the standard of archery in both countries and fostering mutual cooperation.
Detailed discussions took place regarding the current infrastructural development of archery in Saudi Arabia and future plans. During the meeting, the sports administrators from both nations unequivocally acknowledged the necessity of working together to make archery more popular and competitive across the Asian region. They reached a consensus that archers from both countries could benefit significantly through the exchange of training programs, the development of coaches and technical officials, and the organization of joint training camps.
The discussion placed special emphasis on modern facilities and advanced training to enhance the skills of the athletes. Kazi Rajib Uddin Ahmed Chapol held detailed talks with the Saudi federation chief on how World Archery Asia could play a role in expanding the sport across the Middle East, alongside other Asian nations. The meeting also included positive discussions regarding the feasibility of organizing joint training camps and friendly tournaments for archers from both countries.
Both leaders expressed optimism that facilitating the exchange of experiences between athletes and coaches would further strengthen sports diplomacy and cordial relations between the two nations. Stakeholders believe that this fruitful discussion, held in a highly cordial atmosphere, will open up new horizons for the sport of archery in Asia.