The Hunger Games and Khatuna Lorig
By The Editor
August 1, 2012 - 14:12
Every fours years I'm glued to my television set while the world's best athletes compete in a myriad of sports. Archery is one of these sports that captivates me. Did you know that Olympic champion Khatuna Lorig taught Jennifer Lawrence how to shoot a bow and arrow? The Hunger Games gets released on Blu-Ray on August 18th and personally I cannot wait!
-Andy Frisk
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The Hunger Games global phenomenon has inspired a surging popularity in the sport of archery demonstrated even further by the success of the United States Archery Team at the Olympics, as well as the highly anticipated Blu-ray and DVD release of the film on August 18 from Lionsgate. Team USA member Khatuna Lorig was there at the beginning to teach actress Jennifer Lawrence how to shoot a bow and arrow in preparation for her iconic starring role. In this image, Olympian Khatuna Lorig poses as “Katniss Everdeen” in a replica jacket from the film, with a symbolic mockingjay pin, in celebration of The Hunger Games’ huge and lasting impact on the sport.
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