GEORGE VIRE became the first Trinidad and Tobago archer to win a World Ranking Archery Tournament on Tuesday when he triumphed at the Costa Rica Cup at the National Stadium in San Jose.
Vire, who was in second place after the ranking round, progressed through the elimination rounds to reach the final by virtue of a 144-142 win over American Corey Shive.
Another TT archer, Rakesh Sookoo, faced Vire in the final after defeating Henry Alfaro of El Salvador 10-8 in a single arrow shoot, after the score was locked at 136-136.
But Vire’s experience proved vital in the final, as he whipped his countryman 141-132. Both Vire and Sookoo received plaudits from the Trinidad and Tobago Archery Federation “for their outstanding performance which further establishes Trinidad and Tobago’s presence on the world archery stage.”
And Trinidad and Tobago were the number-one ranked team entering the team event which took place yesterday.
Source: www.newsday.co.tt