Hyderabad hosts second season of Archery Premier League 2026 at Necklace Road

The tournament features 36 Indian archers and 12 international competitors representing 10 countries. The competition brings together athletes across the Recurve and Compound categories, with mixed-gender squads forming part of the league format.

Six franchises are competing for the title: defending champions Rajputana Royals, Mighty Marathas, Chero Archers, Chola Chiefs, Prithviraaj Yodhas and Kakatiya Knights.

The competition features several prominent names in Indian archery. The Recurve category includes Deepika Kumari, Atanu Das, Dhiraj Bommadevara, Chikitha Taniparthi and Kumkum Anil Mohod.

The Compound category features Jyothi Surekha Vennam, Abhishek Verma and Ojas Pravin Deotale, among other competitors.

The tournament follows a double round-robin league stage, followed by the semi-finals and final. The format is designed to give teams repeated opportunities to compete before the knockout rounds determine the champions.

With archers averaging around 15 seconds per arrow, the competition places a premium on precision, consistency and quick decision-making.

The event brings elite archery to a public venue in Hyderabad, giving spectators an opportunity to watch leading Indian and international competitors in action.

The 11-day tournament is expected to provide a platform for showcasing archery talent while adding another major sporting event to Hyderabad’s calendar.