Folkard elected as field archery representative on athletes’ committee

The World Archery Athletes Committee is the voice of athletes within the governance of World Archery.

Competitors at the 2016 World Archery Field Championships in Dublin, Ireland voted for their field archery representative to the committee, who serves for four years until the worlds in 2020.

Four-time Olympian and reigning World Games Champion Naomi Folkard was elected.

Folkard previously stood for election at the World Archery Championships in Copenhagen in 2015 and is an active target and field archer, having recently finished seventh at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.

“We’ve had a history of athlete reps being voted in and then disappearing, so I want to do a good job and work hard and change that culture,” said Folkard.

She said improving athlete facilities at major events and increased anti-doping education were key issues for the committee.

Election results

• Naomi Folkard, Great Britain  – 116
• JEROME BIDAULT, France  – 57

The 2016 World Archery Field Championships run 27 September to 2 October in Dublin, Ireland.