Compound Archery in LA28:
As of April 2025, compound archery is set to make its Olympic debut at the 2028 Los Angeles Games, with the introduction of a mixed team event. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) confirmed the news on April 9, 2025.
Significance for India:
This development is particularly meaningful for India, a country with a strong record in compound archery. At the 2023 Asian Games in Hangzhou, Indian archers claimed all five gold medals in the compound events.
Key Indian Athletes:
Archers like Jyothi Surekha Vennam, Aditi Swami, and Ojas Pravin Deotale have consistently delivered impressive performances on the global stage.
Olympic Medal Prospects:
The inclusion of compound archery in the Olympics provides India with a promising chance to win its first medal in the discipline. Veteran archer Abhishek Verma expressed optimism, saying the move would “definitely give a huge boost to our Olympic medal hopes.”
Past Inclusion Efforts:
Previous proposals to include compound archery in the Olympics were unsuccessful. The discipline was excluded from both the Paris 2024 Games and the initial LA28 plans.
Milestone for the Sport:
This recent decision by the IOC is a landmark moment, offering compound archers a long-awaited opportunity to compete on the Olympic stage.
