The Archery Association of India has roped in global star Ram Charan as the brand ambassadorfor the inaugural Archery Premier League, scheduled from October 2 to 12 at the Yamuna SportsComplex in Delhi.
The inaugural Archery Premier League (APL) will feature six franchise teams — Chero Archers(Jharkhand), Chola Chiefs (Tamil Nadu), Kakatiya Knights (Telangana), Mighty Marathas(Maharashtra), Prithviraj Yodhas (Delhi) and Rajputana Royals (Rajasthan). A total of 48 players(36 Indian and 12 international) have been picked through a draft system, with each teamcomprising eight archers — four men and four women — including up to two foreign players.
Fans will see top Indian names like Deepika Kumari, Jyothi Surekha Vennam, Atanu Das,Tarundeep Rai and Dhiraj Bommadevara competing alongside world stars such as MikeSchloesser and Alejandra Valencia. Matches will combine recurve (70m) and compound (50m)events under lights, offering a new spectacle for the sport.
The league will be broadcast live onDoordarshan and streamed digitally on JioHotstar, bringing archery to a wider audience acrossIndia.The league aims to promote archery in India, secure international recognition, and bolster India’sOlympic aspirations.Expressing his pride, Ram Charan said archery reflects values of discipline, focus, and couragethat are close to his heart. He believes the league will create world-class opportunities for Indianplayers and inspire the next generation of athletes.
