European Youth Cup 2026 1st Leg

European Youth Cup 2026 1st Leg is a major international target archery competition held in Ruse, Bulgaria from 1 to 6 June 2026. Organized by the Bulgarian Archery Federation under the auspices of World Archery Europe, the event welcomes youth archers from World Archery Member Associations worldwide.

This prestigious European Youth Cup tournament features Recurve, Compound and Barebow divisions for Under 18 and Under 21 athletes. Competitors contest qualification rounds, individual eliminations, team matches, mixed team events and medal finals according to World Archery and World Archery Europe Youth Cup rules.

Divisions and categories:
- Recurve: Under 18 Women and Men, Under 21 Women and Men
- Compound: Under 18 Women and Men, Under 21 Women and Men
- Barebow: Under 21 Women and Men

Competition schedule:
- 1 June 2026: Official practice, equipment inspection and Team Managers Meeting
- 2 June 2026: Qualification rounds for U18 and U21
- 3 June 2026: Mixed Team competitions
- 4 June 2026: Individual eliminations up to semifinals
- 5 June 2026: Team eliminations and finals
- 6 June 2026: Individual finals, award ceremony and closing ceremony

Entry fee: 150 € per athlete. Team and official entries are free of charge.

Registration is handled exclusively through the World Archery Online Registration System (WAREOS). Final entry deadline is 11 May 2026.

The official venue is Ruse Stadium in Ruse, Bulgaria. Accommodation is provided in official four-star hotels including Dunav Plaza Hotel, Cosmopolitan Hotel & Wellness and Grand Hotel Riga.

The European Youth Cup 2026 1st Leg is one of the premier international youth archery competitions in Europe, bringing together the continent's best junior athletes in recurve, compound and barebow target archery.