Sheetal: The Pure One It was a cold, cold day in January in Kashmir. The village was Loidhar in Jammu and Kashmir. There was a bustle in the air today, a slight undercurrent of excitement. A baby was expected. The couple came from a humble background. The mother was a homemaker, a simple practical woman….
The Archery Premier League (APL) capped a transformative debut year by winning the prestigious ‘Emerging Professional Sports Event of the Year’ at the India Sports Awards 2025. The honour was presented during FICCI TURF 2025: 15th Global Sports Summit, held at the FICCI Federation House in New Delhi, and stands as a major endorsement of…
The most inspirational sportsperson in India is….Sheetal Devi. It was a cold, cold day in January 2007. The village was Loidhar in Jammu and Kashmir, and there was a bustle in the air that day a slight undercurrent of excitement. A young couple were surrounded by many eager villagers. A baby was about to be…
The 2025 Asian Archery Championship in Dhaka will be remembered as a turning point in Indian archery a tournament where long-standing hierarchies shifted, new stars emerged, and India delivered a performance that combined precision, maturity, and unprecedented mental strength. Held from 8 to 14 November across the National Stadium and the Bangladesh Army Stadium, the…
In one of the finest days in India’s recurve archery history, Dhiraj Bommadevara clinched the Men’s Recurve Individual Gold at the Asian Archery Championships 2025 in Dhaka, becoming the first Indian male archer to win an Asian individual recurve title. His 6–2 victory over compatriot Rahul in an all-India final capped India’s best-ever campaign at…
In a landmark moment for Indian archery, Ankita Bhakat clinched the Women’s Recurve Individual Gold at the Asian Archery Championships 2025 in Dhaka, becoming the first Indian woman and the first Indian ever to win an individual recurve title at the continental event. Her 7–3 victory over Korea’s Nam Su-hyeon, the Paris 2024 Olympic silver…
Indian archery celebrated one of its most significant victories in nearly two decades as the men’s recurve team of Atanu Das, Rahul Pawariya and Yashdeep Bhoge clinched the gold medal at the Asian Archery Championships 2025 in Dhaka, defeating South Korea 5–4 in a nerve-shredding final. For a discipline long dominated by the Korean system,…
Jyothi Surekha Vennam reaffirmed her place among the continent’s finest archers by winning the Compound Women’s Individual gold at the Asian Archery Championships 2025 in Dhaka, becoming the first archer in history to secure three individual Asian titles. In an all-Indian final, Jyothi defeated Prithika Pradeep 147–145, closing out another chapter in a career defined…
India’s compound archers delivered one of their strongest continental performances in recent years, returning from the Asian Archery Championships 2025 with two gold medals and a silver in team events, reaffirming the country’s depth and dominance in the compound discipline. From title defences to narrow heartbreaks, the day produced a complete spectrum of elite-level archery…
India’s strong run in compound archery continued at the Asian Archery Championships 2025 in Bangkok, as the mixed team duo of Abhishek Verma and Deepsikha stormed into the final with a composed and consistent performance. The experienced Verma and the rising Deepsikha defeated Kazakhstan 156–153 in the semifinals, setting up a gold medal clash against…
India delivered a commanding display in the compound team events at the Asian Archery Championships 2025, with both the men’s and women’s teams advancing to the gold-medal matches after disciplined, high-scoring semifinal performances. With consistency across ends, clutch shooting under pressure, and balanced contributions from all three archers in each squad, India reaffirmed its position…
India enjoyed a dominant day in the Compound Women individual event at the Asian Archery Championships, with Jyothi Surekha Vennam and Prathika Pradeep both advancing to the semifinals after strong and composed performances across their knockout matches. With four Indians in the elimination rounds and two entering the final four, this was one of India’s…
India’s campaign in the Compound Men individual event at the Asian Archery Championships came to a close in the quarterfinals, with Sahil Jadhav and Prathamesh Fuge both falling to Korean opponents after strong performances through the early knockout rounds. While India began the day with four archers in the elimination draw Jadhav, Fuge, and veteran…
India enjoyed a powerful day in the men’s recurve individual eliminations at the Asian Archery Championships, with Dhiraj Bommadevara and Rahul advancing to the semifinals after a series of measured, confident wins. Their run capped off a dominant showing from the Indian squad, which placed all four archers into the knockout stages and kept two…
Indian archery witnessed one of its most memorable days at the Asian Archery Championships as three Indian women Deepika Kumari, Ankita Bhakat, and Sangeeta surged into the semifinals of the recurve individual event. It is a rare moment in the history of this competition for a single nation to place three semifinalists in the same…
India’s women’s compound team continued its remarkable consistency on the continental stage, advancing to the Asian Archery Championships 2025 final with two controlled, high-scoring wins in the elimination rounds. The trio of Deepshikha, Prithika and Jyothi Surekha demonstrated both precision and composure across their matches, underlining why India entered the competition as defending champions. Their…
The Indian men’s recurve team produced one of their most composed and authoritative campaigns in recent years to enter the final of the Asian Archery Championships 2025. The trio of Yashdeep, Atanu Das and Rahul delivered three successive wins in the eliminations on 10 November, advancing to the gold medal match where they will face…
The Asian Archery Championships 2025 opened with a dramatic and highly competitive recurve women’s qualification phase, one that saw India deliver its strongest team ranking in several years but also one that produced one of the biggest selection storylines of the tournament. Read Articles Without Ads On Your IndiaSportsHub App. Download Now And Stay Updated While India…
The Asian Archery Championships 2025 began with one of the most impressive qualification performances India has produced in compound men’s archery at the continental level. Read Articles Without Ads On Your IndiaSportsHub App. Download Now And Stay Updated With a deep and balanced squad led by experienced names and rising talents, India finished the ranking round in…
On a warm November morning in Dhaka, the compound women’s field at the 2025 Asian Archery Championships delivered a clear message even before the knockout rounds began: India have arrived not as contenders but as the benchmark. Across the past few seasons, India’s rise in compound archery has been steady, structured, and increasingly intimidating. But…
The men’s recurve competition at the 24th Asian Archery Championships 2025 in Dhaka opened with a sharp, high-quality ranking round on Sunday, with Korea asserting complete control of the leaderboard. Yashdeep led the day with a 687, while Korea also topped the team standings with a score of 2087, placing themselves as the clear favourites…
The Asian archery season reaches its peak this week as the 24th Asian Archery Championships 2025 unfolds from 9–14 November in Dhaka, Bangladesh, bringing together a powerful field featuring Olympic medallists, world champions and rising continental stars. With 207 archers from 29 nations competing across 10 events, the continental championships promise a high-intensity showdown between…
The 24th Asian Archery Championships 2025, scheduled from 8–14 November 2025 in Dhaka, Bangladesh, represents far more than a continental competition for India. It’s a mirror of two contrasting realities within Indian archery the dominant, world-beating compound program and the rebuilding, high-potential recurve squad. India enters Dhaka as one of Asia’s most formidable archery nations,…
In a landmark moment for Indian archery, 17-year-old Sheetal Devi from Jammu & Kashmir secured her place in the Indian junior compound women’s squad for the upcoming Asia Cup Stage 3 (2025) in Jeddah. Sheetal finished third in the Junior Selection Trials held at SAI NCOE Sonipat from November 3 to 6, organised by the…
India’s campaign at the Archery World Cup Final 2025 in Nanjing produced moments of both pride and heartbreak. On one hand, Rishabh Yadav came agonizingly close to a maiden medal, finishing fourth in the men’s compound category after a shoot-off loss to World No. 1 Mike Schloesser. On the other, Jyothi Surekha Vennam etched her name…
When Aman Saini draws his bowstring, time appears to pause. The focus in his eyes, the stillness of his body, and the smooth release that follows speak of a man who has lived every moment of his 17-year archery journey with patience, faith, and precision. Now a world champion and one of the leading faces…
As the 2025 Hyundai Archery World Cup Finals circuit reaches its grand finale in Nanjing, China, the world’s top eight archers in each category prepare for the ultimate test of precision, composure, and consistency. The event, now in its 19th edition, is the most exclusive on the World Archery calendar a showdown where only the…
The inaugural Archery Premier League (APL), held in New Delhi from October 2–12, 2025, marked a defining moment for Indian archery. For the first time, the sport stepped into a professional, franchise-based format under lights complete with team owners, a celebrity ambassador, international stars, and national broadcast partners. But beyond the immediate spectacle, the real…
The inaugural Archery Premier League (APL) concluded in spectacular fashion at the Yamuna Sports Complex, with the Rajputana Royals edging out Prithviraaj Yodhas in a dramatic shoot-off to lift the maiden APL title. In a fitting finale that showcased precision, composure, and high-stakes drama, the Royals prevailed 5–4 after both teams fought toe-to-toe through four…
At just 22, Prathamesh Fuge stands as one of India’s brightest emerging names in compound archery calm under pressure, technically gifted, and mentally resilient beyond his years. But his story isn’t just about bows and arrows. It’s a story of adaptation, perseverance, and the unique sporting culture that shaped him from a young athlete in…
The Chero Archers kept their composure when it mattered most, securing a crucial 5–3 victory over table-toppers Rajputana Royals on the final day of the round-robin stage to book the last semi-final spot in the inaugural Archery Premier League (APL) at the Yamuna Sports Complex. Their win not only sealed qualification but also brought an…
The penultimate day of the round-robin stage at the inaugural Archery Premier League (APL) delivered an evening of high drama, remarkable comebacks, and a historic shoot off at the Yamuna Sports Complex. The Prithviraj Yodhas became the third team to secure a semifinal berth, joining the Rajputana Royals and the Mighty Marathas, while the Kakatiya…
The Archery Premier League (APL) 2025 entered its decisive phase on Thursday at the Yamuna Sports Complex, where the Mighty Marathas (MM) became the first team to book their place in the semifinals. Meanwhile, in a major upset, the unbeaten Rajputana Royals (RR) suffered their first defeat of the season a commanding 6-0 loss at…
After rain played spoilsport on Tuesday, the Archery Premier League (APL) returned with a full day of double-header action on Wednesday at the Yamuna Sports Complex in the capital. By the end of a packed day featuring six matches, the spotlight belonged once again to the Rajputana Royals, who stretched their winning streak to a…
Day 5 of the Archery Premier League (APL) produced a mix of resilience, redemption, and razor-thin margins at the Yamuna Sports Complex in New Delhi. Despite damp and windy conditions, the world’s finest archers put on a thrilling display of composure and class as the Rajputana Royals extended their unbeaten run to five matches, while…
The Archery Premier League (APL) has injected new life into Indian archery, and few voices carry more weight in celebrating its impact than that of Abhishek Verma. The Arjuna Awardee and compound ace, representing Prithviraaj Yoddhas, believes the APL has arrived at just the right time bringing structure, visibility, and inspiration to a sport long…
The Archery Premier League (APL) 2025 continued to captivate fans on Day 3 with three thrilling encounters at the DDA Yamuna Sports Complex in New Delhi. From last-arrow shoot-offs to dominant displays, the day offered everything precision, composure, and drama as Prithviraj Yodhas, Rajputana Royals, and Mighty Marathas all emerged victorious in contrasting fashion. Yodhas…
Day two of the Archery Premier League (APL) at the Yamuna Sports Complex lived up to its billing, producing high drama, unexpected errors, and dominant displays. The spotlight was firmly on the Chola Chiefs, who continued their unbeaten run, while the Chero Archers and Rajputana Royals also registered commanding victories. Ellison Leads the Chiefs Past…
The Archery Premier League (APL), India’s first franchise-based professional archery competition, launched its inaugural season in spectacular fashion at the Yamuna Sports Complex in New Delhi on Thursday. The opening was not just a sporting milestone but also a cultural event, headlined by the presence of acclaimed actor and global star Ram Charan, whose association…
The much-anticipated Archery Premier League (APL) got off to a glittering start at the Yamuna Sports Complex in the capital on Thursday evening. After a brief scare from rain clouds that threatened to disrupt the opening day, the weather relented, and fans were treated to a dazzling mix of entertainment and elite competition as arrows…
Indian archery’s biggest icon, Deepika Kumari, believes the upcoming Archery Premier League (APL) could be the decisive factor in her pursuit of the one prize that has eluded her illustrious career: an Olympic medal. The former world No.1 and multiple-time Olympian has hailed the APL as a landmark moment for Indian sport, one that will…
When 15-year-old Gatha Khadake from Solapur steps onto an archery range, she carries more than just a bow and arrows. She carries the weight of an inspiring journey that began as a childhood hobby and has quickly blossomed into a path filled with international medals, national records, and the promise of a future that could…
Indian para archers delivered a historic performance at the World Para Archery Championships 2025, finishing second on the medal table with an unprecedented five medals two gold, two silver and one bronze. This marks India’s best-ever tally at the global event and reflects the rapid rise of the nation’s para archery program on the world…
At just 18 years old, Sheetal Devi has already crafted a sporting résumé that would be the envy of even the most seasoned athletes. Born without arms, the teenage archer has turned what many would consider a limitation into her greatest strength, rewriting history for India in para archery with an incredible mix of resilience,…
Indian sport is set to witness a historic milestone with the launch of the Archery Premier League (APL), which announced the full schedule for its maiden season on the auspicious occasion of Dussehra. Beginning on October 2 and running through October 12, 2025, the APL will debut at New Delhi’s Yamuna Sports Complex, ushering in…
When 18-year-old Sheetal Devi clinched the Compound Women’s Open Individual Gold at the 2025 Para Archery World Championships in Gwangju, she didn’t just win a medal she announced India’s arrival as a dominant force in global para archery. Born without arms and shooting entirely with her feet, Sheetal’s ascent from a remote village in Jammu…
Indian archery entered a new era on Thursday with the official launch of the Archery Premier League (APL), a franchise-based tournament that promises to reshape the sporting landscape for the discipline in the country. At a grand ceremony in New Delhi, six franchises unveiled their squads for the league’s first edition, marking a historic day…
At just 15 years of age, Gatha Khadake has emerged as India’s brightest spark at the ongoing Archery World Championships, showing poise and maturity far beyond her years. The teenager from Maharashtra has reached the Round of 16 in the recurve women’s event, making her the only Indian still in contention after more seasoned campaigners…
The World Archery Championships in Gwangju proved to be a difficult outing for India’s men’s recurve contingent, with all three representatives bowing out of the competition before the quarterfinal stage. Despite flashes of promise, the trio of Rahul, Dhiraj Bommadevara, and Neeraj Chauhan were unable to make a significant impact in a field stacked with…
Hangzhou, 9 September 2025: India’s women’s recurve team will fight for a podium finish at the World Archery Championships 2025 after falling short in the semifinals against Japan. The trio of Deepika Kumari, Ankita Bhakat, and teenage prodigy Gatha Khadake went down 2-6 in their last-four clash, setting up a bronze medal playoff against South…
