14th Conquest Cup

When 3–7 Jun 2026
Where Turkey Istanbul, Turkey
Organizer Archers Foundation

About

14th Conquest Cup is one of the world's most prestigious international traditional archery competitions, held in Istanbul, Türkiye from 3 to 7 June 2026. Organized by the Archers Foundation in cooperation with the World Traditional Archery Union (WTAU), the tournament brings together traditional archers from around the globe to compete in historical target and flight shooting disciplines.

The competition takes place at the iconic Okmeydanı Archers Lodge Sport Facilities, one of the most important historical centers of traditional archery.

Competition categories include:
- Puta Target Shooting (Men and Women, 50m)
- Zhamby Target Shooting (Men and Women, 30m)
- Modern Bow Flight Shooting (Men and Women)
- Primitive Horn Bow Flight Shooting (Mixed)
- 50 lb Flight Shooting (Mixed)

Participation is open to athletes aged 14 years and older (born in 2012 or earlier).

Competition schedule:
- 3 June 2026: Arrival and official training
- 4 June 2026: Qualification round
- 5–6 June 2026: Individual eliminations and flight shooting
- 7 June 2026: Finals and award ceremonies
- 8 June 2026: Departure

Entry fees:
- Athletes: 100 € per category until 20 April 2026, 200 € per category from 21 April to 1 May 2026
- Officials: 10 € until 20 April 2026, 20 € from 21 April to 1 May 2026
- Zhamby category: 50 €
- Official training: 100 €

Registration is completed exclusively online via the official website.

Prize money is awarded in Euro, with top prizes up to 4,000 € in major categories.

Historical clothing is mandatory, and all equipment must conform to traditional archery standards, including wooden or bamboo arrows and historically styled bows.

The 14th Conquest Cup in Istanbul is one of the leading global traditional archery events, combining Ottoman archery heritage, international competition, and substantial prize funds in target and flight shooting disciplines.

Divisions & Classes

Traditional Traditional
Compound Compound

Venue & Location

Okmeydanı Archers Lodge Sport Facilities, Keçecipiri Mahallesi, Fatih Sultan Minberi Caddesi No:1, Beyoğlu, Istanbul
Turkey Istanbul, Turkey
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