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India's first-ever Archery Premier League has announced its inaugural season schedule running from October 2 to 12. The tournament will feature six regional teams competing in New Delhi's Yamuna Sports Complex. Top Indian archers like Deepika Kumari will compete alongside international stars including world champions. The league uniquely blends compound and recurve archery events in a format that promises to revolutionize the sport in India.

Key Points: Archery Premier League Season 1 Schedule Announced for October

  • Six teams compete in two round-robin phases from October 2-11
  • Features compound and recurve events with Indian and international stars
  • Tournament concludes with semi-finals and final on October 12
  • Matches scheduled at Yamuna Sports Complex in New Delhi evenings
  • World No. 1 archers Mike Schloesser and Andrea Becerra participating
  • Includes Olympians Brady Ellison and Alejandra Valencia in lineup
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India's inaugural Archery Premier League announces season 1 schedule

India's first Archery Premier League runs Oct 2-12 in Delhi featuring Deepika Kumari, Jyothi Vennam and world champions in historic tournament format.

"There couldn't be a more symbolic day than Dussehra to launch the APL - Anil Kamineni, APL Director"

New Delhi, September 28

In a fitting tribute on the occasion of Dussehra, the Archery Premier League (APL) has proudly announced the official schedule for its historic inaugural season that will run from October 2 to 12.

As the league prepares to make its debut exclusively in New Delhi, it not only aims to celebrate the sport's rich heritage but also intends to mark a new chapter for Indian and global archery, putting the spotlight on elite talent from India and around the world in a format that uniquely blends compound and recurve events in the sport, as per a release from APL.

The APL will feature six teams competing in two round-robin phases from October 2 to 11, followed by the semi-finals and the final on October 12.

Round Robin 1 runs from October 2 to 6, with all six teams -- Prithviraj Yodhas (Delhi), Mighty Marathas (Maharashtra), Kakatiya Knights (Telangana), Rajputana Royals (Rajasthan), Chero Archers (Jharkhand) and Chola Chiefs (Tamil Nadu) -- facing each other in a series of matches scheduled for late evenings.

Round Robin 2 is scheduled for October 7 to 11 in the same format, ensuring each team plays multiple matches against every opponent. The tournament concludes with the knockout stages on October 12, featuring the semi-finals and the final to crown the first Archery Premier League champion.

To be played at the Yamuna Sports Complex in New Delhi, the APL will bring together a world-class mix of talent, with India's leading archers such as Deepika Kumari and Jyothi Surekha Vennam competing alongside international stars, including World No. 1s Mike Schloesser and Andrea Becerra, and Olympians Brady Ellison and Alejandra Valencia.

Sharing enthusiasm over the Archery Premier League's launch on the Dusshera date, the league's Director Anil Kamineni said, "There couldn't be a more symbolic day than Dussehra to launch the APL, a festival rooted in Indian culture. The Archery Premier League is more than just a league; it's a celebration of India's legacy, aligned with the vision of Olympic glory," as quoted from a release by APL.

Backed by top talent, team rivalries, cultural showcases and an entertaining format, the Archery Premier League promises to usher in a new sporting era where tradition transitions into the sporting excellence.

- ANI

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Arjun K
Great initiative but why only in Delhi? Should have included other cities too. Archery has strong roots in many states, would have been better to make it multi-city.
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Rohit P
Supporting Mighty Marathas! 🏹 The team names are so creative, love how they've incorporated historical dynasties. Hope this league gets good TV coverage.
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Sarah B
Wonderful to see international archers like Mike Schloesser and Brady Ellison participating. This will definitely raise the competition level and help Indian archers improve.
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Vikram M
Perfect timing with Dussehra! Arjuna's legacy continues 🇮🇳 Hope this league inspires more youngsters to take up archery as a professional sport.
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Michael C
The blend of compound and recurve events is interesting. Will be watching to see how this format works out. Hope the league gets good sponsorship and continues for years.
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Kavya N
Already booked tickets for the final! 🎯 So proud that India is hosting such a world-class archery event. The cultural showcase aspect sounds amazing too.

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