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BogenschießenArchery, during the Middle Ages primarily a practical skill; the modern version practiced by both men and women (especially in the Anglo-American world) was not introduced into Austria as a competitive discipline until the late 1950s. The Austrian Archery Association (Österreichischer Bogenschützenverband, ÖBSV) comprised 81 clubs with 1696 members in 1993. Publications: Association newsletter.
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