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Ram Charan Launches India’s First Archery Premier League in New Delhi

The AAI casts the new franchise competition as a pathway to global exposure for Indian archers with a foreign coach planned ahead of the 2028 and 2032 Olympics.

Overview

  • The inaugural event took place on Dussehra at the Yamuna Sports Complex in Delhi and was streamed on SonyLiv between 7:30 pm and 9:30 pm on October 2.
  • A draft placed 48 archers across six franchises, including 36 Indian and 12 foreign competitors, according to an official APL release.
  • AAI president Arjun Munda said the league aims to surface hidden talent and confirmed plans to appoint a foreign coach for Team India.
  • Actor Randeep Hooda attended the launch and said he is associated with Delhi’s Prithviraj Yodhas franchise.
  • Brand ambassador Ram Charan described archery as an iconic part of Indian culture and urged fans to support the league.