From Sportstar · Anirudh Velamuri · · 1m 10s
Asian Games Archers Launch APL Season 2
Indian archers return to competition after Asian Games glory for APL Season 2 in Hyderabad.
In brief
Indian archers return to competition after Asian Games glory for APL Season 2 in Hyderabad. Indian archers secured Olympic quotas and won Asian Games medals, then joined international rivals in the Archery Premier League's second season. Originally reported by Sportstar.
Asian Games archers reunite
Indian and international archers assemble in Hyderabad for the Archery Premier League's second season.
Asian Games success
Archery won nine medals at the Asian Games, including five golds, two silvers, and two bronzes.
Olympic quotas secured
Chikitha Taniparthi and Sahil Jadhav earned two quotas for the Los Angeles Olympics 2028 in the Mixed Team Compound, and Kumkum Mohod won a quota in the Women’s Individual Recurve.
Chikitha credits APL
Chikitha Taniparthi said the APL helped her manage pressure and improve her technique, leading to Asian Games gold.
“During the first season, I learnt a lot about managing pressure under the faster shot clock as well as techniques from my teammates while watching them train. It helped a lot in me getting better as an archer and played a part in winning gold at the Asian Games”
APL expansion plans
APL director Anil Kamineni plans to add more teams and move the league to a new city each year.
Season 2 starts with rematch
Rajputana Royals will face Prithviraaj Yodhas in a rematch of last season’s title clash at People’s Plaza on Thursday.
What to remember
Indian archers secured Olympic quotas and won Asian Games medals, then joined international rivals in the Archery Premier League's second season.
