India will host the Hyundai World Archery Para Series 2026 for the first time at the Sabarmati Riverfront in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, from September 5 to September 9, 2026. The tournament is Stage 3 of the 2026 World Archery Para Series and will feature competition in Recurve Open, Compound Open, W1, and Visually Impaired divisions.
World Archery Para Series
The World Archery Para Series is an international para archery circuit conducted under World Archery, the global governing body for archery. The 2026 series includes Stage 1 in Bangkok, Thailand, Stage 2 in Nove Mesto, Czechia, and Stage 3 in Ahmedabad, India.
Ahmedabad Venue and Organisers
The Ahmedabad leg is being organised through the Archery Association of India, the Government of Gujarat, the Sports Authority of Gujarat, and the Sports Authority of India. The formal inauguration is scheduled for September 4, 2026, at The Forum – Hotel & Convention in Ahmedabad.
Indian Squad and Competition Format
A 29-member Indian squad trained at the SAI National Centre of Excellence in Gandhinagar from August 23 to September 2, 2026. The squad includes Paris 2024 Paralympic medallists Harvinder Singh, Sheetal Devi, and Rakesh Kumar, and 11 of the 29 archers have also been selected for the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games in Japan.
Important Facts for Exams
- Para archery events are classified by functional ability and equipment category, including Open, W1, and Visually Impaired divisions.
- World Archery is the international federation for archery and para archery competitions.
- The Sabarmati Riverfront is a major urban development corridor in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
- Harvinder Singh, Sheetal Devi, and Rakesh Kumar won medals at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games.
Participation and International Context
World Archery reported 109 athletes from 19 nations for the Ahmedabad stage, while a Gujarat CMO release cited more than 100 athletes from 20 countries. The event adds India to the list of host nations for the 2026 World Archery Para Series alongside Thailand and Czechia.
