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Indian Archers Set Sights on Archery Premier League After Asian Games Success
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News18•05-10-2026, 19:15
Indian Archers Set Sights on Archery Premier League After Asian Games Success
- •Fresh from a successful nine-medal haul at the Asian Games, Indian archery stars are shifting focus to the second season of the Archery Premier League starting October 8 in Hyderabad.
- •The upcoming league features 48 archers distributed across six franchise squads, combining top Indian talent with leading international competitors in both recurve and compound events.
- •The tournament format includes a challenging 15-second shot clock, demanding rapid decision-making and high-pressure execution from all participating athletes.
- •Prominent Asian Games medalists like Kumkum Anil Mohod, Jyothi Surekha Vennam, and Sahil Rajesh Jadhav will compete alongside international stars such as Marcus D'Almeida, Mete Gazoz, and Mathias Fullerton.
Key Questions Answered
The second season of the Archery Premier League begins in Hyderabad on October 8.
APL Season 2 features 48 archers divided equally between men and women across six franchises in recurve and compound events.
The league utilizes a 15-second shot clock that requires archers to make quick decisions and perform under pressure.
