German archers in Antalya: On a golden mission!

German archers in Antalya: On a golden mission!

On June 6, 2025, the German archery scene will be strong on the international stage. In Antalya, three German teams are fighting for the title in their respective categories. What is particularly noteworthy is that the recurve men have already reached the final match. Florian Unruh, an experienced athlete, emphasizes that there has never been a World Cup like this in which Germany has reached three gold finals. These successes could have further strengthened the athletes' motivation.

In the compound area, the athletes Katharina Raab and Paolo Kunsch are facing an important competition. Starting in eighth place in the qualification, the duo initially defeated Taiwan 160:159 in the round of 16. In the quarterfinals they beat Spain in a thrilling play-off after the match ended in a draw 159-159. In the semifinals, Raab and Kunsch achieved the highest score of all semifinalists with 162:158 and are now in the final against the USA, which will take place on Saturday. Raab expressed his delight at the success so far and emphasized the importance of clean shooting.

Mixed duos on the hunt for medals

The compound duo faces the challenge of the final against the USA. Therefore, the previous decision by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to award medals in the compound mixed competition at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games could provide an additional incentive for athletes. This decision could further promote gender equality in archery; The new formats help ensure that both male and female athletes compete on the same stage.

In the recurve area, the mixed duos also show promising performances. Katharina Bauer and Florian Unruh qualified as number two for the semi-finals, where they won against the teams from Mexico, China and Italy. The final against South Korea is also coming up. This competition marks another highlight for the German team, which is strongly represented in Antalya.

Highlights and outlook

The individual rounds with recurve bow follow on Saturday after the mixed finals. Raab & Kunsch will compete against the USA at around 10:37 a.m. German time, while the recurve men, including Unruh, Vetter and Wieser, will play against South Korea on Sunday at 9:40 a.m. The encounter between Bauer & Unruh and the South Korean team will also take place on Sunday at 10:37 a.m.

The German team in Antalya is made up of numerous talented athletes, including recurve and compound specialists. The athletes are supported by a dedicated support staff who do everything in their power to maximize their performance.

In summary, the World Cup in Antalya not only shows the strengths of German archers, but also the growing importance of the compound bow in international sport. How World Archery reports, archery is increasingly becoming a major discipline at the Olympics, while the mixed format for compound bow is proving to be a major advance.