Inspirational Award News – Hari

1st October 2026

Hari wrote to the DRF with news of his recent trip to Rome.

“I achieved selection to represent GBR in international competition this year at the 2026 European Youth
Championships in Rome. This was my first experience at international level. I had attended many
national simulation events over the years lasting many days but the travel, heat and scattered timing of
events provided a fresh challenge.

I was very pleased with my qualification round, achieving 621 having targeted 620, especially given the
hot conditions with sweeping gusts across the shooting field.  Team rounds were hugely exciting,
unfortunately though after an excellent start against an Italian team which went on the final we lost the
match 6-2. My individual round was also very enjoyable, despite losing this to a strong Polish archer I
was very pleased with my arrow average of 8.22 which on another day would have been enough to
progress in the competition.

Having returned from Rome my reflections on the event and my performance are really positive. It has
given me lots of insight into the sport at international level and I am even more determined to keep
improving my technique to find the marginal gains I need to continue competing at the highest level.
The week was spent with team-mates showing comaradrie, support and unity and I enjoyed every
minute of it, a great first experience”.

The DRF are incredibly proud to have played a small part in supporting Hari’s journey and wish him every success as he continues to pursue his ambition in archery.

Keep aiming high – the future looks exciting!