what is fita in archery
Modern competitive archery is governed by the World Archery Federation, abbreviated WA (formerly FITA - FÃ©dÃ©ration Internationale de Tir Ã  l'Arc). Olympic rules are derived from the WA rules. WA is the International Olympic Committee's (IOC) recognized governing body for all of archery.
The bow was retained as a hunting weapon, and archery continued to be practiced as a sport in England by both royalty and the general public. The earliest English archery societies dated from the 16th and 17th centuries.