response: I don't know that, either, but the World Archery Federation is made up of 156 national federations or associations. It's the IOC-recognized governing body of archery.
original_response: The number varies, but there are over 156 national level federations dedicated to the sport.
history: Archery is a really fun sport. Oh, is that so? I know of it as using a bow to shoot an arrow. Interesting.  When was archery first used? I have no idea, but it historically has been used for combat and for hunting. I really enjoy the long bow.  Do you know when it was created? I don't, but I know the bow and arrow in general were invented either in the late Paleolithic period or the early Mesolithic. Wow, and it's still relevant today.  When was the first compound bow created? I'm not sure, but the limbs of the bow are much stiffer than for a recurve or longbow. How many people engage in archery in America?
knowledge: The World Archery Federation (WA, also and formerly known as FITA from the French ''Fédération Internationale de Tir à l'Arc''), composed of 156 national federations and other archery associations, is the governing body recognized by the International Olympic Committee.