The big new show on the CW fall schedule is “Arrow,” a modern take on the Green Arrow from DC Comics who was the original bow and arrow superhero. The driving force is clearly the popularity of “The Hunger Games,” which features the arrow-slinging Katniss, with an assist from Hawkeye of “The Avengers.” But NBC Sports Group chairman Mark Lazarus also gave some props to American archer Brady Ellison, who looks like he could easily play Hawkeye on screen and has developed to a major draw on his own.Īnd perhaps the folks happiest with this Olympics archery fever are the executives at another TV network - the CW. In other words, archery has become this summer Games’ version of curling which has become a cult hit on TV over the past two Winter Olympics. Large event rentals available on any day of the week upon request An Axe Games coach will cover rules, how to score & axe throwing techniques before you start Axe lane rentals start and end on every hour on the hour.

The bow and arrows crowd averaged 1.5 million viewers when the competition came on TV - more than men’s and women’s basketball and beach volleyball.

NBC Sports has announced that archery has emerged as the most popular Olympics sport on its cable coverage over the first few days of the London Games.

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