Guidelines
WTAF 2026 KOREA ULSAN World Traditional Archery Championship
29 Oct – 04 Nov 2026, ULSAN, KOREA
Competition Host : World Traditional Archery Federation (WTAF)
Competition Organizer : Korea National Archery Association (KNAA)
The competition regulations for the WTAF 2026 KOREA Ulsan World Traditional Archery Championship have been established to integrate and standardize the various traditional archery disciplines of participating countries. These regulations aim to ensure the convenience, fairness, and safety of the competition and its operation.
1. Competition Field Layout
The competition field shall comply with the following regulations.
The competition field must be rectangular. Each shooting distance is measured precisely from the target perpendicularly down to the ground and then to the shooting line.
The waiting line shall be located at least 3m behind the shooting line.
A minimum spacing of 80cm shall be maintained between athletes at each shooting line for every target.
To prevent spectators from entering the competition area, appropriate barriers shall be installed around the field. The restraining lines shall extend at least 20m to both sides beyond the ends of the target line. No persons or obstacles shall be present behind the targets.
To prevent arrows from flying past the targets and leaving the competition field, a designated safety zone shall be established behind the targets according to the field conditions. Barriers or impenetrable fences shall be installed.
Behind the shooting line, there must be designated waiting areas for athletes as well as seats for officials and judges.
Qualification, tournament, and final matches for the 30m, 70m, 90m events shall be held at the Ulsan International Archery Field. A total of 35 targets shall be used for each distance. The distance between the centers of adjacent targets shall be at least 2m, and a minimum spacing of 80cm between athletes shall be maintained.
(These arrangements may be adjusted according to the conditions of the competition.)Qualification, tournament, and final matches for the 145m event shall be held at the Ulsan International Archery Field. A total of 5 targets shall be used. The distance between adjacent targets shall be at least 5m, and a minimum spacing of 80cm between athletes shall be maintained.
(These arrangements may be adjusted according to the conditions of the competition.)
2. Field Facilities and Equipment
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Target 1 (Kungdo)
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Venue: Ulsan International Archery Field
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Target Distance: 145m
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Events: Team Event: 5-person teams (mixed gender allowed)
Individual Event: Men and Women※ If an athlete competes in both the Team and Individual Events, the score recorded during the Team Event shall also be applied to the Individual Event.
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Target Design:
- A traditional Korean archery target consisting of a rectangular board measuring 200cm in width x 266cm in height- Features include:
- A 100cm red circle in the center
- A black rectangle measuring 140cm in width x 145cm in height
- A black rectangle measuring 145cm in width x 30cm in height -
Arrows per Athlete: 5 arrows per round x 5 rounds = 25 arrows in total. Each round shall have a time limit of 150 seconds.
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Match Format:
- In the Qualification Round, 7 athletes share 1 target and shoot simultaneously.
- Each athlete shoots 5 arrows per round for a total of 5 rounds (25 arrows total).
- Based on cumulative scores in the Qualification Round:
- The top 16 athletes advance to the Individual Tournament Round
(Round of 16 → Quarterfinals → Semifinals → 3rd/4th Place Match → Final)
- For the Team Event, team rankings and awards shall be determined solely based on qualification scores without a separate tournament. -
Scoring: 1 point for any hit on the target.
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Permitted Equipment: Bows (Horn bow or synthetic bow), Arrows (Bamboo arrow, Wooden Arrow). Carbon or aluminium arrows are not permitted.
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Mandatory Participation: All participating athletes must compete in the Korean Archery Event (145m), including both the Team and Individual Events.
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Target 2 (Tarsca Shield)
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Venue: Ulsan International Archery Field
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Target Distance: 90m
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Events: Team Event: 5-person teams (mixed gender allowed)
Individual Event: Men and Women※ If an athlete competes in both the Team and Individual Events, the score recorded during the Team Event shall also be applied to the Individual Event.
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Target Design:
- A vertically oriented rectangular target measuring 120cm in height x 60cm in width- Features include:
- A 10cm-wide vertical red stripe positioned at the top
- A 20cm-wide vertical red stripe positioned at the bottom
- The target shall be set at an angle of approximately 75-80 degrees from the ground. -
Arrows per Athlete: 9 arrows per round x 5 rounds = 45 arrows in total. Each round shall have a time limit of 180 seconds.
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Match Format:
- In the Qualification Round, 2 athletes share 1 target and shoot simultaneously.
- Each athlete shoots 9 arrows per round, for a total of 5 rounds (45 arrows in total).
- Based on cumulative scores in the Qualification Round:
- The top 16 athletes advance to the Individual Tournament Round
(Round of 16 → Quarterfinals → Semifinals → 3rd/4th Place Match → Final)
- For the Team Event, team rankings and awards shall be determined solely based on qualification scores without a separate tournament. -
Scoring: 1 point for any hit on the target.
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Permitted Equipment: Bows (Horn bow or synthetic bow), Arrows (Bamboo arrow, Wooden Arrow). Carbon or aluminium arrows are not permitted.
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Target 3 (Puta)
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Venue: Ulsan International Archery Field
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Target Distance: 70m
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Events: Team Event: 5-person teams (mixed gender allowed)
Individual Event: Men and Women※ If an athlete competes in both the Team and Individual Events, the score recorded during the Team Event shall also be applied to the Individual Event.
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Target Design:
- A conical-shaped target, narrower at the top and wider at the bottom, measuring 110cm in height and 77cm in width at the bottom. -
Arrows per Athlete: 9 arrows per round x 5 rounds = 45 arrows in total. Each round shall have a time limit of 180 seconds.
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Match Format:
- In the Qualification Round, 2 athletes share 1 target and shoot simultaneously.
- Each athlete shoots 9 arrows per round, for a total of 5 rounds (45 arrows in total).
- Based on cumulative scores in the Qualification Round:
- The top 16 athletes advance to the Individual Tournament Round
(Round of 16 → Quarterfinals → Semifinals → 3rd/4th Place Match → Final)
- For the Team Event, team rankings and awards shall be determined solely based on qualification scores without a separate tournament. -
Scoring: 1 point for any hit on the target.
※ Hits on the white background shall not be counted as scoring hits. -
Permitted Equipment: Bows (Horn bow or synthetic bow), Arrows (Bamboo arrow, Wooden Arrow). Carbon or aluminium arrows are not permitted.
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Target 4 (Zhamby)
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Venue: Ulsan International Archery Field
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Target Distance: 30m
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Events: Team Event: 5-person teams (mixed gender allowed)
Individual Event: Men and Women※ If an athlete competes in both the Team and Individual Events, the score recorded during the Team Event shall also be applied to the Individual Event.
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Target Design:
- A circular target measuring 25cm in diameter and 15cm in thickness
- Suspended by a rope or cord at a height of 2.5m above the ground -
Arrows per Athlete: 5 arrows per round x 5 rounds = 25 arrows in total. Each round shall have a time limit of 180 seconds.
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Match Format:
- In the Qualification Round, 2 athletes share 1 target and shoot simultaneously.
- Each athlete shoots 5 arrows per round, for a total of 5 rounds (25 arrows in total).
- Based on cumulative scores in the Qualification Round:
- The top 16 athletes advance to the Individual Tournament Round
(Round of 16 → Quarterfinals → Semifinals → 3rd/4th Place Match → Final)
- For the Team Event, team rankings and awards shall be determined solely based on qualification scores without a separate tournament. -
Scoring: 1 point for any hit on the target.
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Permitted Equipment: Bows (Horn bow or synthetic bow), Arrows (Bamboo arrow, Wooden Arrow). Carbon or aluminium arrows are not permitted.
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3-1. Match Format
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Arrows shall be shot only in the direction of the target.
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The time limits for each athlete to shoot are as follows:
145m: 5 arrows within 150 seconds
90m: 9 arrows within 180 seconds
70m: 9 arrows within 180 seconds
30m: 5 arrows within 180 seconds
If an athlete shoots an arrow without following the instructions or commands of the Field Official or Judge, the shot shall be declared invalid and recorded as 0 points.
In the event of equipment failure, the athlete shall immediately step one pace behind the shooting line and, following the instructions of the Field Official or Judge, may repair or replace the equipment and resume the competition. If the repair or replacement of the equipment takes more than 10 minutes, the athlete shall be disqualified.
If an athlete is unable to continue shooting due to a medical condition after the commencement of shooting, the medical official shall assess the athlete’s condition. The athlete may be given a maximum waiting period of 15 minutes. If the athlete is subsequently determined to be unable to continue the competition, the athlete shall be disqualified.
In the Team Event, if an athlete is disqualified due to medical or equipment issues, an alternate athlete may replace the affected athlete for the remainder of the competition.
An arrow may be considered as “not shot” in the following circumstances:
- An arrow that falls or is deflected from the bow and lands within the 1-meter line in front of the shooting line.
- The target sheet or target board falls or collapses.All participating athletes (in both team and individual events) must participate in Target 1, the Korean Target (145m).
Exhibition Matches: If a nation cannot form a full team, a mixed-national team may be formed to compete in the Team Event. However, these teams shall be considered non-competitive and are not eligible for official rankings or awards.
An athlete who registers for both the Team Event and Individual Event for the same target shall have the score recorded in the Team Event automatically applied to the Individual Event. If an athlete registers for the Individual Event only, the competition format shall be determined separately by the Organizing Committee.
If an athlete shoots fewer arrows than the number specified in the regulations, only the scores from the arrows actually shot shall be recognized. If an athlete shoots more arrows than the prescribed number, the athlete shall be disqualified.
Individual and Team Events shall be conducted for all four target events. The awards shall be determined as follows:
- Individual Event: For each target event, the top-ranked athletes from the Qualification Round shall advance to a tournament, and awards shall be presented separately for each target event.
- Overall Individual Award: The overall individual ranking shall be determined by calculating the combined percentage score of the Qualification Round results of athletes who participated in all four target events (145m, 90m, 70m, and 30m). Awards shall be presented based solely on the combined Qualification Round results without a separate tournament.
- Team Event: No separate tournament shall be conducted. Team awards for each target event shall be determined based on the combined scores from the Qualification Rounds.
- Overall National Award: Points shall be awarded for all official awards, except for the Overall Individual Award, and aggregated by country to determine the final national rankings.-
The official competition schedule shall be as follows:
October 29, 2026 Arrival of participating athletes and delegations October 30, 2026 Practice Matches and Opening Ceremony October 31 – November 2, 2026 Qualification Rounds for all four target events November 3, 2026 Main Tournament – Round of 16 through Semifinals for all four target events November 4, 2026 3rd/4th Place Matches and Finals for all four target events, followed by the Award Ceremony and Closing Ceremony November 5, 2026 Departure of participating athletes and delegations; conclusion of the official program
3-2. Equipment Regulations
Bows must be traditional bows native to the participating country, made from natural or synthetic materials. However, if a country is recognized as having no historically transmitted traditional bows or arrows, the use of alternative equipment will be decided by the host country.
No aiming devices may be attached to the bow. This includes stickers or markings used for aiming purposes, which are strictly prohibited. However, attachments designed to provide a comfortable grip on the handle of the bow, traditional string wrapping or string decoration in accordance with the traditional practice of the respective country, and feather decorations are permitted.
Arrows shall be made only from natural materials. Synthetic-material arrows and carbon arrows are prohibited.
Any restrictions or permissions not specified in these Equipment Regulations shall be determined by the host country’s Judges’ Committee and shall take immediate effect.
If a violation of the Equipment Regulations is detected during a competition, the relevant arrow or shot shall be declared invalid. In the event of repeated violations, the athlete may be disqualified. If a violation is discovered after the competition ends, the athlete’s result of the relevant competition shall be declared invalid.
Athlete Equipment : Athletes may use traditional bows of their respective countries, carbon bows and traditional arrows. Recurve bows and compound bows are not permitted.
Equipment may be replaced during the competition only with the permission of the Field Official or Judge. If a bow and arrow is changed without approval, the shots made with the unapproved equipment shall be declared invalid.
All athletes shall register their bows, arrows, and other auxiliary equipment in advance and shall pass the equipment inspection conducted before the competition. Unapproved equipment may not be used. For Korean athletes, only bows bearing the official certification sticker issued by the Korea National Archery Association (KNAA) are permitted. For bamboo arrows, only products manufactured by an approved manufacturer may be used. No such manufacturer restriction shall apply to wooden arrows.
3-3. Shooting Order and Time Control
The order of teams and athletes shall follow the official schedule assigned by the Organizing Committee, except in special circumstances.
In the event of equipment replacement, repair, or minor medical treatment, the shooting order may be temporarily altered with the approval of the Field Official.
Athletes shall shoot only at their assigned target in the designated order. Arrows shot at any other target shall be scored as invalid (0 points).
If an athlete experiences equipment failure during shooting, they shall raise a hand to signal the Field Official. The athlete may only stop shooting and request equipment inspection or repair after receiving permission from the Field Official.
Coaches of each team may use auxiliary equipment, such as spotting scopes, from behind the waiting line, which shall be located 3m behind the shooting line.
3-4. Score Recording
One official Scorer shall be assigned per target.
The Scorer shall record the scores after confirming them with the Judge assigned to the target and shall obtain the athlete’s signature to confirm the recorded score.
No arrow or target shall be touched or tampered with until scores of all arrows in the target have been officially recorded.
If more than the prescribed number of arrows are found in the target, the athlete shall be disqualified.
No distinction or priority shall be given in the awards based on the type of equipment used, including horn bows, carbon bows, bamboo arrows or wooden arrows. Any bow and arrow that complies with these Regulations shall be treated equally, and scores shall be awarded on an equal basis.
If arrows land overlapping at the same location, making the total arrow count difficult to distinguish, the scores of arrows that can be clearly identified shall be recognized, provided that the total number of arrows is not fewer than the prescribed number. If the number of arrows shot cannot be clearly determined, or if the scores cannot be reliably determined due to overlapping arrows, the host country’s Judges’ Committee shall make the final decision regarding score validity.
3-5. Arrow Validity
An arrow shall not be counted as a score if it rebounds after hitting the target. Only arrows that remain embedded in the target shall be recognized for scoring.
If an arrow strikes another arrow and bounces off, and damage to the struck arrow is verified, it shall be awarded the same score as the arrow originally embedded in the target.
Any arrow striking a target other than the athlete’s assigned target shall not be scored.
Before the competition begins, the Field Officials and the Judges shall inspect each target for any arrows or existing holes. If no irregularities are found, they shall declare the start of the competition.
After shooting at a target has been completed and the scores have been recorded by the Scorer, the athlete shall sign the scorecard as confirmation of agreement.
In the 30m event (Zhamby target), if the rope or cord suspending the target breaks during the competition and the target falls, any arrow that has struck the fallen target shall be counted as a valid score. However, if the target is severely damaged and the score cannot be determined, the score shall be decided through consultation among the Judges.
3-6. Tie-Breaking
In the Qualification Round, if two or more athletes have the same final score, the athlete who ranks higher according to the First-Hit Priority Rule shall be determined to advance to the Main Tournament. If two or more athletes remain tied during the Main Tournament, the final ranking shall be determined through a shoot-off between the tied athletes.
※ Example of First-Hit Priority Rule
- [Athlete A: Round 1 – 5 hits; Round 2 – 4 hits; Round 3 – 5 hits; Round 4 – 1 hit; Round 5 – 2 hits → Total: 17 hits – Win]
- [Athlete B: Round 1 – 4 hits; Round 2 – 5 hits; Round 3 – 4 hits; Round 4 – 2 hits; Round 5 – 2 hits → Total: 17 hits – Loss]
(Athlete A wins because Athlete A achieved higher hit counts earlier in the rounds.)The shoot-off shall continue until the final ranking is determined.
For both Individual and Team Events, the initial shoot-off shall consist of one round (5 to 9 arrows, depending on the target event). The winner shall be determined based on the total score of that round. If the athletes or teams remain tied after the initial shoot-off, a single-arrow shoot-off (Sudden Death) shall be conducted until a winner emerges.
3-7. Shooting Control and Safety
For Target 1 (145m), one (1) Judge and one (1) Scorer shall be assigned to each target. For all other targets, one (1) Judge and one (1) Scorer shall be assigned for every two targets.
The Organizing Committee shall assign an appropriate number of assistants to each target.
The Field Official shall take all necessary safety measures as deemed appropriate.
The Field Official shall control the shooting process, announce the start of shooting, and regulate the order in which athletes take their positions on the shooting line.
Appropriate measures shall be taken in advance to ensure that athletes are not disturbed during competition. In particular, this includes controlling photography, loudspeakers, and spectator access.
Before the competition begins, the Field Official shall ensure that spectators remain outside the designated control line of the competition area.
In the event of an emergency, all competition activities shall be suspended immediately.
Before the start of each competition, the Field Official shall arrange the athletes on the shooting line. If an athlete fails to appear after being called five (5) times, the athlete may be disqualified.
In exceptional circumstances, the Field Official, in consultation with the Judge, shall have the authority to modify the time limit or grant an extension. Any such special decision shall be announced to all participating athletes before it is implemented.
At the shooting line, an athlete may nock an arrow and draw the bow only after the Field Official has announced the start of shooting and the athlete’s turn has been called.
An athlete shall not nock an arrow or draw a bow outside the designated shooting line area.
No athlete shall draw another athlete’s bow.
If an athlete nocks an arrow and draws the bow while aiming at any direction other than the target, thereby creating a dangerous situation, the athlete shall receive a warning for the first offense. Upon a second offense, the athlete shall be immediately stopped and disqualified.
The area in and around the competition venue shall be designated as a no-alcohol and non-smoking zone.
3-8. Penalties for Rule Violations
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The following outlines the penalties applicable when an athlete violates or fails to comply with the competition regulations.
Any athlete found to have violated these Regulations shall receive a formal warning or be disqualified from the competition.
If a disqualified or ineligible athlete participates in a Team Event, the result of the entire team shall also be declared invalid.
An athlete who has been disqualified or suspended from participation shall not be permitted to participate in the competition.
If an athlete is found to have used equipment that is not permitted under the Championship Regulations, all scores obtained using such equipment shall be declared invalid.
If an athlete or team is found to have shot more arrows than allowed, the score of the individual athlete or team shall be forfeited.
If, in the judgement of a Judge, an athlete shoots an arrow from a location other than an authorized shooting position or shoots out of the prescribed shooting order, the athlete shall be immediately stopped and issued a serious warning. If the athlete disregards the first warning and attempts to repeat the action, the athlete shall be ordered to stop and removed from the competition field for safety reasons.
3-9. Loss of Scores
If a late arrival by an athlete is not recognized as due to force majeure, the athlete shall forfeit the number of arrows already shot prior to their arrival.
If equipment repair or replacement is required, the athlete must obtain permission from the Field Official. Scores earned after authorized repair shall be recognized, but scores earned without prior approval shall not be recognized.
Any arrow shot before or after the designated time, or out of the prescribed shooting order, shall not be recognized.
If more arrows than allowed are found on the target or on the ground near the target stand, none of the athlete’s scores from the permitted number of shots shall be recognized.
Hits on targets other than the assigned target shall not be recognized.
3-10. Warnings
- Athletes or teams who continue to violate the rules or regulations after one or more warnings shall comply with decisions or instructions from designated Judges, and are subject to the penalties under separate disciplinary regulations.
The athletes’ waiting area, shooting line, and surrounding areas shall be designated as no-alcohol and non-smoking zones.
No athlete may touch another athlete’s equipment without consent.
Except when at the shooting line, no athlete may nock and draw an arrow.
Only the athletes scheduled to shoot may stand on the shooting line while shooting is in progress.
Athletes shall not touch any arrows or target markings until the scores of the arrows on the target have been officially recorded.
Athletes shall not employ any technique that could cause an arrow to fly beyond designated safety zones or barriers in the event of an accidental release while drawing, as determined by the Field Officials or Judges.
3-11. Judges
The duty of the Judges is to ensure that the competition is conducted fairly. Detailed duties and responsibilities of the Judges shall be established separately in the Judges’ Regulations.
A minimum number of Judges shall be appointed. One (1) Judge per Korean target and one (1) Judge per two (2) other targets shall be assigned.
Judges shall inspect the distance from the shooting line to the target, the spacing between targets, the correct placement of targets, the accuracy and angle of the targets, as applicable.
Judges shall check all necessary field equipment in the venue.
Judges may inspect athletes’ equipment at any time before or during the competition.
Judges shall control and supervise all shooting actions.
Judges shall verify and oversee the implementation of score recording.
Judges shall consult with Field Officials on any issues regarding shooting.
Judges shall handle any disputes or protests that may arise, and shall report them appropriately to the Chief Judge.
The Judge may, if necessary, consult with the Competition Supervisor to decide on the suspension of the match due to weather conditions, serious accidents, or other such circumstances.
Judges shall deal with any inquiries related to shooting actions or athlete behavior. Such inquiries shall be submitted promptly to the Chief Judge and prior to the awards ceremony under all circumstances. The applicable decision of the Judges shall be final.
Judges shall ensure that athletes and officials comply with the Championship Regulations, Judges’ Regulations, competition rules, and all decisions and instructions issued by the Judges.
3-12. Inquiries and Disputes
If an athlete has an inquiry regarding the scoring of an arrow on the target, the inquiry shall be raised with the Judge before the arrow is removed from the target.
The decision of the Judge shall be final.
Any error found on the score sheet before arrow removal may be corrected if all affected athletes agree to the correction. In such cases, signatures from all agreeing athletes shall be obtained. Any other disputes shall be referred to the Judge.
Any inquiries regarding shooting actions or athlete behavior shall be addressed to the Judge before the competition proceeds to the next stage.
Inquiries regarding results after the end of the competition shall be raised with the Judge without delay and, in all cases, shall be resolved before the Award Ceremony.
3-13. Appeals
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An athlete who does not accept a decision made by a Judge may file a formal protest to the host country’s Judges’ Committee. In such cases, the relevant awards shall not be presented until the Judges’ Committee issues its final decision.
3-14 Awards (Total Prize Money KRW 155,000,000)
- Awards by Division (Medals and Prize Money) [Prize Money Unit: 10,000 KRW]
| Division | Rank | 145m Target | 90m Target | 70m Target | 30m Target | ||||
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| Prize money | Scoring | Prize money | Scoring | Prize money | Scoring | Prize money | Scoring | ||
| Team Event (5 athletes) |
1st place | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 |
| 2nd place | 500 | 600 | 500 | 600 | 500 | 600 | 500 | 600 | |
| 3rd place | 300 | 500 | 300 | 500 | 300 | 500 | 300 | 500 | |
| Men’s Individual | 1st place | 300 | 300 | 300 | 300 | 300 | 300 | 300 | 300 |
| 2nd place | 200 | 200 | 200 | 200 | 200 | 200 | 200 | 200 | |
| 3rd place | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | |
| Women’s Individual | 1st place | 300 | 300 | 300 | 300 | 300 | 300 | 300 | 300 |
| 2nd place | 200 | 200 | 200 | 200 | 200 | 200 | 200 | 200 | |
| 3rd place | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | |
| Total | 2,700 | 3,000 | 2,700 | 3,000 | 2,700 | 3,000 | 2,700 | 3,000 | |
- Overall Awards [By Country] (Trophy and Prize Money) [Prize Money Unit : 10,000 KRW]
| Division | Rank | Prize money |
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| Overall National Awards | 1st place | 1,500 |
| Overall National Awards | 2nd place | 1,000 |
| Overall National Awards | 3rd place | 700 |
| Overall Individual Awards | 1st place | 700 |
| Overall Individual Awards | 2nd place | 500 |
| Overall Individual Awards | 3rd place | 300 |
※ In the Overall National Awards, the one-award-per-country rule shall apply.
3-15 Overall Individual Award Percentile System
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Percentile Scoring Method
- For each target event (Korean, Hungarian, Turkish and Kazakh), the athlete who records the highest score shall be awarded 100 points.
- The scores of all other athletes shall be converted into percentage scores (%) based on their score relative to the highest score recorded for that target division.※ Percentile
Formula = Athlete’s Score Highest Score at the Target × 100 -
Calculation of Overall Individual Score
- The percentage scores obtained in all four target events shall be added together to determine the athlete’s Overall Individual Score.
- Accordingly, the overall ranking shall be determined not by the simple sum of the raw scores, but by the athlete’s relative performance (percentage) in each target division.
- All athletes shall be provided with and shall verify both their raw score and percentage score.
- The percentage scoring system shall be applied to ensure that all athletes compete under equal and fair conditions. The same calculation method shall apply regardless of whether the number of athletes in a particular target division is relatively large or small.
4. Judging Procedures
- Judging shall be conducted in accordance with the Competition Regulations established by the host country. Any matters not specified in these Regulations shall be determined on-site by the Organizing Committee.
5. Competition Attire
- As a general principle, athletes shall wear the traditional clothing or folk attire of their respective countries or ethnic groups.
- However, if a participating country submits its own competition rules to the Organizing Committee in advance, the attire and footwear prescribed under those rules may be permitted.
- Athletes shall wear their respective traditional attire and competition attire during the Opening Ceremony on October 30, the Award and Closing Ceremonies on November 4, and throughout the competition period.
6-1. Registration Requirements
- Athletes must be at least 16 years of age (no separate youth division; Men’s and Women’s divisions only).
- Korean athletes must have completed their 2026 athlete registration. Up to 15 athletes per city/provincial traditional archery association may be selected and recommended to participate, comprising three (3) teams of five (5) athletes each.
- The number of participating athletes may be increased or decreased depending on the operational plan of the Organizing Committee.
6-2. Registration Procedures
- Registration Method: Registration must be completed online via the official portal at https://reg.wtafederation.org/. The deadline for registration is September 30, 2026.
- Registration Fee: EUR 100 per athlete, including participation in both the Individual and Team Events. Payment shall be made by bank transfer to the WTAF bank account provided on the official registration portal.
- On-site Check-in & Badge Pickup: Registered participants must complete registration at the registration desk at the competition venue on October 30 (Practice Match). ID cards will be issued upon registration.
6-3. Accommodation and Hospitality Support
The Organizing Committee shall provide round-trip airfare, hotel accommodation for the entire official schedule, breakfast and lunch at the competition venue, and one official luncheon to strictly one (1) designated representative from each participating country. To qualify, this representative must be an authorized signatory of the country's official WTAF member organization or candidate member organization. However, if a country's total delegation consists of fewer than five (5) participants, the provision of round-trip airfare for the representative shall be at the sole discretion of the Organizing Committee.
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During the competition period, hotel accommodation shall be provided to each country’s delegation according to the number of registered participants, as shown in the table below. Accommodation support shall be provided on the basis of two (2) persons per room. If the number of participants from a country is odd, an athlete may be accommodated in a room with an athlete from another country. Room assignment shall be random, strictly matched by gender. (The above information is subject to change depending on hotel circumstances.) Meals shall be provided under the same conditions as for the designated country representative, including breakfast and lunch at the competition venue throughout the official schedule, as well as one official luncheon.
Participation Accommodation Support 1-5 people All supported 6-10 people 6 people supported (1 team + 1 representative) 11-25 people 11 people supported (2 teams + 1 representative) 26+ 16 people supported (3 teams + 1 representative) If a country’s delegation exceeds the accommodation support quota, additional participants are responsible for their own accommodation. The Organizing Committee will provide a list of recommended Grade A to Grade C hotels. To utilize the official shuttle, participants must book from these recommended options. Transportation support may not be available for those staying at unlisted accommodations.
The hotel accommodation provided by the Organizing Committee shall be a Grade A hotel. Participants who arrange and pay for their own accommodation shall book a Grade A, B or C hotel from the accommodation list provided by the Organizing Committee. Representatives and athletes will travel to the competition venue by shuttle buses departing from their hotels or designated pick-up locations. The Organizing Committee will provide transportation between hotels, competition venue, and all locations included in the official schedule. Breakfast and lunch will be provided at the competition venue.
Transportation between Incheon International Airport and Ulsan Metropolitan City shall be provided for participants arriving on October 29 and departing between November 4 and November 5.
7. Miscellaneous
- These Competition Regulations may be amended or revised due to operational circumstances of the Organizing Committee.
8. Competition Schedule
- Practice Match Schedule
| Date | Time | Details | Capacity |
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| Oct. 30 | 08:00 ~ 12:00 | 30m, 70m, 90m, 145m Practice Matches | Unlimited, first-come, first-served |
| 13:00 ~ 15:30 | Official Welcome Luncheon | ||
| 16:30 ~ 20:00 | Rehearsal & Opening Ceremony | Mandatory for All Participants |
- Qualification Round Schedule
| Date | Time | Details | Group Capacity |
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| Oct. 31 | 09:00 ~ 17:30 | 30m (Groups A, B, C), 145m (Group C) Qualification (Team & Individual) |
280 athletes per group |
| Nov. 01 | 09:00 ~ 17:30 | 70m (Groups A, B, C), 145m (Group A) Qualification (Team & Individual) |
280 athletes per group |
| Nov. 02 | 09:00 ~ 17:30 | 90m (Groups A, B, C), 145m (Group B) Qualification (Team & Individual) |
280 athletes per group |
- Tournament Schedule
| Date | Time | Details |
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| Nov. 03 | 09:00 ~ 10:25 | 30m Tournament (Round of 16 ~ Semifinals) |
| 10:35 ~ 12:00 | 70m Tournament (Round of 16 ~ Semifinals) | |
| 12:10 ~ 13:35 | 90m Tournament (Round of 16 ~ Semifinals) | |
| 14:00 ~ 16:05 | 145m Tournament (Round of 16 ~ Semifinals) |
- Final Round Schedule
| Date | Time | Details |
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| Nov. 04 | 09:00 ~ 09:50 | 30m 3rd/4th Place Match (Individual) & Final |
| 10:10 ~ 11:00 | 70m 3rd/4th Place Match (Individual) & Final | |
| 11:20 ~ 12:10 | 90m 3rd/4th Place Match (Individual) & Final | |
| 12:30 ~ 13:20 | 145m 3rd/4th Place Match (Individual) & Final | |
| 14:00 ~ | Overall Award Ceremony & Closing Ceremony |
9. Target Layouts
10. Competition Venue Layout
Ulsan Munsu International Archery Field