Delhi awarded second leg of Asia Cup Archery 2027

Key facts

• Delhi has been awarded the hosting rights for the second leg of the Asia Cup archery tournament in 2027.
• The decision was finalised following approvals from World Archery Asia during a meeting held in Kolkata.
• India will host a top international archery competition for the first time in 22 years, with the last major event being the Asian Archery Championships held in Delhi in 2005.
• Archery Association of India (AAI) Secretary General Virendra Sachdeva and World Archery Asia President Kazi Rajib Uddin Ahmed Chapol met to discuss the hosting of upcoming international tournaments.
• Delhi is also being considered as the potential venue for the Commonwealth Archery Championships next year.