Ahmedabad opens World Archery Para Series with 108 athletes from 19 countries
The international competition runs from 5 to 9 September as India develops its para-sport hosting and training ambitions.
The World Archery Para Series has opened in Ahmedabad with 108 athletes from 19 countries, according to the official inauguration release.
The competition runs from 5 to 9 September. The event is being presented alongside wider ambitions for internationally benchmarked coaching, sports equipment, injury care and future major-event hosting.
Why it matters
International para-sport events can test accessible venues, athlete services, officiating and event operations while giving competitors a high-quality stage close to regional training ecosystems.
SCULTRA point of view
The durable value will be visible after the event: accessible facilities in regular use, athlete development, coaching quality, transparent performance data and evidence that para-sport capability extends beyond major competitions.
Limitations
The participation figures and infrastructure statements come from the government and event announcement. Broader claims about becoming a sports hub, hosting the 2030 Commonwealth Games and securing the 2036 Olympics are ambitions rather than outcomes established by this event.
Source: Press Information Bureau / Ministry of Home Affairs, 4 September 2026, 20:19 IST.