Quotes of the Day 2

  1.    If you were here last year, what special memories did you keep from it? 2.    Do you prefer shooting FITA Round or match-plays? 3.    What do you think about the new Mixed Team event?   Compound Men   Roberval DOS SANTOS (BRA) – Receiving a 1400 FITA Star for the performance he achieved in July 2008 photo right It’s a dream come true! I am really pleased. I’ve been waiting for this all my life. It is also good for my country, where we do not have anyone ever having achieved this score. I am also happy because since I shot my first 1400 score in July 2008 I have shot four other 1400s!   1.    I specially remember the rain, but also the warm people and the beautiful beaches. 2.    I prefer the FITA Round because you have a chance to compensate any bad shot, as you have more arrows to shoot. 3.    It’s an additional chance to compete. It’s just a shame that only the best four go on. It should be the best eight, I think. But it’s a really good initiative!   Jorge JIMENEZ (ESA) 1.    The heat, the very beautiful Fortaleza Ozama, where the finals where shot and the very nice and friendly people. 2.    I prefer the matches because there is more adrenaline! 3.    It’s a really good idea. It can motivate the national federations to send both male and female archers to the events.                                                              Pat COGHLAN (AUS) 1.    I guess it’s getting my bronze medal in the individual finals. 2.    I prefer the FITA Round because it is not so random. 3.    It is very good, especially for countries that cannot afford a full team.   Patrizio HOFER (SUI) – Celebrating his 29th birthday photo right I am very happy with my result in the qualifications, as 1392 points is great for my first outdoor competition this year.   1.    The beach and the rain. 2.    Matches, it goes quicker. 3.    I don’t like it. Actually, I don’t believe it is a real mixed team as it is now. It would be a mixed team if we had recurve and compound mixed.                                                              Shaun TEASDALE (NZL) I am not happy with my shooting today, don’t know what happened.   1.    I wasn’t here last year… 2.    Matches for sure, it it’s more interesting, you get more pressure.                                                              Peter ELZINGA (NED) I am really satisfied with my shooting today.   1.    I remember very good organisation from last year, as well as the venue of the finals, despite the strong wind. 2.    Matches, because that’s what you are here for. FITA Round is good to shoot although I would prefer the 70m Round. In the FITA Round, the ranking does not change much after the 70m/half of 50m… 3.    I like that very much! I look forward to taking part in that event next time we have the ladies shooting.   Compound Women   Luzmary GUEDEZ (VEN) photo right 1.    The rain! This time the weather is about the same as in Venezuela so it doesn’t change from our usual shooting conditions. 2.    Match-plays! It’s much more interesting and there is more suspense.   Eugenia SALVI (ITA) 1.    I remember the water! 2.    I like both of them, actually I just enjoy shooting. 3.    It is very good!   Diane WATSON (USA) 1.    It was my first international event. I remember the rain and humidity… but for the rest I try to take it all in and forget the bad shots. However, this year is awesome! I am enjoying the weather and am having a positive effect on my shooting as I have a new Hoyt bow. 2.    Definitely the FITA Round, as it gives you a chance to come back from the mistakes you may make. 3.    It is awesome! It gives you a chance to interact with each other. For our delegation it is great, as we come with four archers. Three make the team and the one left is participating in the mixed team event, so everyone gets a chance to shoot in a team.    Camilla SOEMOD (DEN) 1.    I remember it was fun and at the same time a challenging tournament. 2.    Matches… although both have their good and bad sides. 3.    Thumbs up! I am the only lady shooting for my country so it gives me a chance to shoot in a team round.     Ivana BUDEN (CRO) I am so happy because I achieved my first 360 pts at 30m!   1.    My 2nd place in the individual event, as that was my first significant medal in a long time. Hoping to get another this time as well! 2.    The FITA Round, because it shows how good an archer really is. 3.    It is a great idea! Hopefully we can try to take part in it in Croatia or another event.   Linda OCHOA (MEX) photo right 1.    I remember the bronze medal we won in the team event… and all that happened around it, when we first lost, and then results were verified and it happened to be a tie, so we had to shoot a shoot-off against the Brits and finally won the match! 2.    Match-plays! Because that’s what counts. However, one bad arrow and you are done. 3.    It’s cool! But it will be a tough competition because there are many excellent male and female archers from the same country.   Amandine BOUILLOT (FRA) Nothing really happened… I just didn’t prepare myself enough, this is the first outdoor event of the year and I am still running in, still not ready…   1.    I remember the finals in the Fort and me winning the bronze medal in that beautiful landscape, although it was very windy. 2.    Matches, because it is shorter and you have that thing in the matches that you cannot find in the qualifications, and you just have to give the best of yourself. 3.    It is a very good thing that may boost the archers a bit. It is also good for the development of archery.   Chantal STEINER FITA Communication