Teenage archer aiming for Youth Olympics glory

Teenage archer Archie Christopher, from Solihull, has been selected to represent Team GB in the Youth Olympics. The 17-year-old, who only began archery four years ago, will compete at the first Olympic event to ever be held in Africa. Christopher, one of only two archers on the British team, is set to take part in the competition in Senegal, beginning at the end of October.

The archery event will commence on November 6th at the Abdoulaye Wade Stadium in Diamniadio, about 30 kilometers from Dakar. Christopher expressed his surprise at being chosen, stating he was "speechless" upon learning he had been selected for the Great Britain team. Despite only making his international debut earlier this year, Christopher is one of the older members of the Team GB contingent heading to West Africa.

Christopher is currently studying for a BTEC in engineering and is unsure about his future plans after the course. His father, Paul, learned about his son's selection before Christopher himself, and was initially unsure if he had read the news correctly before confirming the selection with his son and wife. While his son will participate in this historic event, they will be unable to watch him shoot in person due to their other responsibilities.