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India to Host Asia Cup Archery 2027 Second Leg in New Delhi
New Delhi has been selected to host the second leg of the Asia Cup Archery 2027, marking India’s first international archery event in 22 years.
The last major archery event held in the capital was the Asian Archery Championships in 2005.
The first leg of the 2026 edition of the Asia Cup Archery will be hosted in Bangkok, Thailand.
Significance: Hosting major events is part of India's strategy to improve its global standing in non-cricket sports ahead of future Olympics.
The last major archery event held in the capital was the Asian Archery Championships in 2005.
The first leg of the 2026 edition of the Asia Cup Archery will be hosted in Bangkok, Thailand.
Significance: Hosting major events is part of India's strategy to improve its global standing in non-cricket sports ahead of future Olympics.
Key Facts / Static GK
Archery Association of India (AAI) President: Arjun Munda
World Archery Asia HQ: Seoul, South Korea
World Archery Asia HQ: Seoul, South Korea
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