Gwangju World Archery Championships to Strengthen Special Security for Teams from Conflict Regions

In anticipation of the opening of the 2025 Gwangju World Archery Championships, the organizing committee has established special security measures for athletes and officials from conflict regions.

Three days before the opening of the 2025 World Archery Championships, officials are setting up the final match venue at the 5·18 Democracy Square in Dong-gu, Gwangju, on the 2nd. The Gwangju 2025 Hyundai World Archery Championships will be held from the 5th to the 12th at the Gwangju International Archery Field and a specially prepared venue at the 5·18 Democracy Square. Photo by Yonhap News Agency

According to the organizing committee and the police on September 3, the committee has worked with law enforcement to develop safety measures for teams from conflict areas, including Israel and Palestine, as well as Russia and Ukraine.

A total of 731 participants from 76 countries are expected to attend the event, including 501 athletes, 189 officials, and 41 guests. Among them are 17 from Russia, 11 from Ukraine, 13 from Israel, and 1 from Palestine. However, the participation of the Palestinian athlete remains uncertain, as the entry fee has not yet been paid.

To prevent clashes or incidents between countries currently at war, the organizing committee and the police have decided to separate the accommodations and movement routes of teams from conflict regions. Local police officers will strengthen 24-hour patrols at each team's accommodation, and intelligence officers will monitor the situation on-site to prepare for any emergencies.

The World Archery Federation will be solely responsible for competition operations, with no involvement from the organizing committee. An invitation was sent to North Korea, but as of now, there has been no confirmation of participation, making their attendance unlikely.

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