March 11, New Delhi — India is set to host a top international archery competition for the first time in 22 years, with Delhi being awarded the second leg of the Asia Cup in 2027, following approvals from World Archery Asia during a meeting.
The decision was finalized after the World Archery Asia president, who is on a three-day visit to Kolkata, met Archery Association of India secretary general Virendra Sachdeva to discuss the hosting of upcoming international tournaments.
In another boost for the sport, Ahmedabad will host the Asian Para Archery Championships in September this year, while Kolkata has been awarded the South Asian Archery Championships 2026.
India last staged a major international archery tournament when the Asian Archery Championships were held in Delhi in 2005.