The much-anticipated inaugural Archery Premier League (APL) kicked off on Dussehra, October 2, 2025, at the Yamuna Sports Complex, Anand Vihar, New Delhi. With megastar Ram Charan, the league's Brand Ambassador, gracing the grand launch, this first-of-its-kind franchise-based archery tournament heralds a major leap for Indian archery. The event is live streamed on SonyLiv from 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM, opening a new era of professional archery competition blending tradition with dynamic sports entertainment.
Key Highlights of the Archery Premier League Launch:
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Venue and Timing: Hosted at the Yamuna Sports Complex, New Delhi, from October 2 to 12, the APL features an 11-day intense competition schedule under floodlights, enhancing the spectator experience.
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Tournament Format: Six franchises—Prithviraaj Yodhas (Delhi), Mighty Marathas (Maharashtra), Kakatiya Knights (Telangana), Rajputana Royals (Rajasthan), Chero Archers (Jharkhand), and Chola Chiefs (Tamil Nadu)—field teams of eight archers each, balanced between recurve and compound disciplines, with both male and female athletes competing together.
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Elite Participation: Comprising 48 archers, including 36 Indians and 12 international stars—several ranked in the global top 10—the league is backed by World Archery, World Archery Asia, and India’s Sports Ministry, aiming to raise archery’s profile nationally and globally.
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Unique Mixed Format: For the first time worldwide in archery, recurve and compound archers compete jointly, with faster-paced matches featuring 15 seconds per arrow versus the usual 20, intensifying the excitement.
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Cultural Significance: Launching on Dussehra symbolizes victory, focus, and discipline—core to archery and the event’s spirit—making it the perfect day to showcase this sport’s resurgence with India's cinematic and sporting hero Ram Charan at its forefront.
This landmark launch marks not just a sports event but a cultural moment, strengthening archery’s presence in India, energizing fans, and inspiring new generations. The Archery Premier League is set to become a premier platform for archers to showcase excellence, while Ram Charan's involvement brings glamor and mass appeal to the game during this vibrant festive season.
Source: 123Telugu, UNO India, Olympics.com, Social News, Instagram official posts
