Azeri archers decline World Cup

Archery Federation president Namig Huseynov told APA-Sport they refused to join the tournament because it is not rating. Besides, the arms have become old. "The arms have become old. Yough and Sports Ministry promised to solve the problem," he said.

Federation president stated that the decision will not negatively influence the archers. "It would have been better if our sportsmen participated in the competition. But the archers will not lose their shape as they participate in the country championship," he noted.

Huseynov stressed that the archers also have difficulties because they have no stadium or base.