V1 (classification)


V1 is a para-archery classification for people with visual disabilities.

History

A version of this classification first appeared in 1998 during the world championships, when the sport's governing body decided to pilot a classification programme. At the time, there was a classification called W2, which was for all standing archers with disabilities.

Sport

This is an archery classification for people with visual impairments.

Becoming classified

Classification is handled by FITAInternational Archery Federation. World archery classification is done by at least three people. One of them must have a medical background. On the national level, there only needs to be one classifier. Archery classification is done by medical professionals.