Are you looking for a thrilling and unique sport that combines the excitement of water sports with the precision of target shooting? Look no further than underwater target shooting!

Underwater target shooting is not only a thrilling sport, but also offers an opportunity to improve physical and mental conditioning. It requires focus, control, and precision, and can help to improve hand-eye coordination, mental discipline, and teamwork skills in the context of team events.

Originating in the mid-1980s, underwater target shooting has become a popular activity for scuba divers and water sports enthusiasts. It involves hitting targets with a bow or crossbow while submerged in water, and requires a high degree of accuracy, skill, and control.

Participants wear diving gear such as a mask, snorkel, fins, and wetsuit, as well as a weighted belt and gloves for added stability and grip. The targets are set up underwater at various depths and distances, presenting a unique challenge for shooters. And whether in open water or a swimming pool, it is easier to practice in the latter due to better visibility and convenience.

Over time, underwater shooting has evolved and so have its rules. Today, it consists of three individual events: precision shooting, biathlon, and super biathlon, as well as a team event known as the relay. The sport has come a long way from its humble beginnings, where the goal was to hit a single target with as many arrows as possible in a single snorkeling dive.