The Archery Association of India (AAI) on Monday (August 4, 2025) introduced the first-of-its-kind Archery League, which is able to see women and men recurve and compound archers from internationally competing in a franchise-styled match.
The inaugural edition of the league is anticipated to happen over a 11-day interval in October this 12 months on the Yamuna Sports Complex in Delhi. The occasion has acquired encouragement from World Archery, World Archery Asia and the Sports Ministry.
The organisers claimed the league goals to strengthen the general archery ecosystem throughout India and the world. The occasion will characteristic international archers from among the many world’s high 10, together with high Indian gamers who will all be representing six franchise groups.
Archery Association of India president Arjun Munda mentioned, “We are confident that with the help of the Archery League, we will be able to fulfil these dreams and provide more opportunities. Let us all join hands to launch this league for archery so that we can take the sport to the next level in the country.”
Secretary common, World Archery, Tom Dielen added, “… This initiative will add to the impact of our sport and create an atmosphere of competitive spirit for Indian archers as well as other archers coming from outside of India to enhance their performance and become even better archers in future.”
