The 29 Most Dangerous Sports In The World, From Skydiving To Heliskiing

Archery

Unlike many contact sports, in archery players do not collide heads, even though the equipment can pose risks. There is not much room for error if all regulations are followed and arrows are shot only at the target. But what happens when someone misses the mark?

An arrow that mistakenly hits a person risks piercing them, which can be very painful. According to the Illinois Target Archery Association, while using damaged equipment, the energy from the drawn bow always goes somewhere, so if the arrow isn't shot properly, it could hit a person in the face.Continue reading below