Miri schools archery event next month

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MIRI: The 15th Miri Inter-School Archery Tournament will be held at Riam Road Secondary School from August 14-16.

The event is organized by Miri Archery Association with the support of State Education Department and State Sport Council.

The association president David Ting said on Sunday that the tournament was part of the annual development programme for the sport.

Athletes at the three-day competition will vie for junior boys and girls Under-11, junior boys and girls U12, recurve boys and girls U14, recurve boys and girls U16, recurve boys and girls U18, and recurve & compound Open and team event.

Organisers have sent invitation to more than 20 primary, secondary and tertiary institutions around Miri.

Closing date for registration is Aug 12 with entry fee of RM20 for individuals, RM80 for primary school teams and RM120 for secondary school teams.

“The tourney also serves as a platform for the association to scout for young talent with the potential to represent Miri in state and national-level competitions,” Ting said.