The 1931 World Archery Championships was the inaugural edition of the event.
It was held in Lwów, Poland in August 1931.
[1][2] Following the competition, on 4 September, the World Archery Federation (FITA) was formally founded by the four nations which sent representatives to the Championships (Sweden, Czechoslovakia, France, Poland) along with representatives of the United States, Hungary, and Italy.
An unofficial team competition was also held.
Three teams of three archers each entered, two representing Poland and a third team from France, who won the tournament.