# Asian Games Archers Launch APL Season 2

> Indian archers return to competition after Asian Games glory for APL Season 2 in Hyderabad.
- Title: Asian Games Archers Launch APL Season 2 · Sportstar | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: archery, asian games, apls season 2, hyderabad, indian archers, los angeles olympics 2028, chikitha taniparthi, sahil jadhav, sports, Asian, Games, Archers
- Source: Sportstar — https://sportstar.thehindu.com/archery/archery-premier-league-season-2-preview-hyderabad-asian-games-medallists-full-list-squads-dates-streaming/article71556753.ece
- Author: Anirudh Velamuri
- Published: 2026-10-07T15:24:52+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: archery, asian games, apls season 2, hyderabad, indian archers, los angeles olympics 2028, chikitha taniparthi, sahil jadhav, sports
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Indian archers secured Olympic quotas and won Asian Games medals, then joined international rivals in the Archery Premier League's second season.