1 hr ago
Ahmedabad Hosts Fifth International Tournament in Six Months
Ahmedabad is hosting a major international para-archery competition.
It is the city’s fifth international sports tournament in six months.
The event is taking place at the Sabarmati Riverfront from September 5 to 9.
There are 108 archers from 19 countries.
They are competing in four different categories.
Officials say Gujarat is building better sports facilities and training programs.
A new para-sports centre in Gandhinagar will use artificial intelligence and sports science.
Sheetal Devi received an award for being Para Archer of the Year.
Ahmedabad is hosting its fifth international sporting tournament in six months, Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi said.
The World Archery Para Series-2026 is being held at the Sabarmati Riverfront from September 5 to 9.
The event features 108 archers from 19 countries competing in four para-archery categories.
Gujarat has allocated Rs 66 crore for sports in the 2026-27 financial year, according to Sanghavi.
World Para Archery champion Sheetal Devi received the Para Archer of the Year award.
- Who
- The World Archery Para Series involves 108 archers from 19 countries, along with Gujarat officials and World Archery representatives.
- What
- The World Archery Para Series-2026 is an international para-archery tournament featuring Recurve Open, Compound Open, W1 and Visually Impaired categories.
- Where
- The Sabarmati Riverfront in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
- When
- September 5 to 9, 2026.
- Why
- The tournament is intended to showcase para-athletes and reflects Gujarat’s efforts to expand its sports infrastructure and international sporting calendar.
Key facts
- Tournament
- World Archery Para Series-2026
- Dates
- September 5–9, 2026
- Venue
- Sabarmati Riverfront, Ahmedabad
- Participants
- 108 archers from 19 countries
- Categories
- Recurve Open, Compound Open, W1 and Visually Impaired
- Sports allocation
- Rs 66 crore for sports in Gujarat’s 2026-27 financial year
- Award recipient
- Sheetal Devi, Para Archer of the Year
Quotes
Harsh Sanghavi
Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister who addressed the tournament’s inauguration
“This is not merely a competition, but a celebration of human potential and strong determination. It is committed to developing a comprehensive sports ecosystem. Gujarat’s long-term objective is to establish itself as a global sports hub by hosting major international events, including the 2030 Commonwealth Games and, in the future, the Olympics.”
thehansindia.com
Sources
Related news
Amit Shah Inaugurates World Archery Para Series Ahmedabad
Amit Shah Reviews Gujarat’s 2030 Commonwealth Games Preparations
Ahmedabad to Host Second Commonwealth Cue Sports Championships
Gujarat Launches Shaktidoot 2.0 Scheme, Rs 388 Crore Sports Infrastructure
Amaravati Championship Brings 12,428 Athletes to Tirupati
India Hosts BWF World Championships 2026, Reinforcing Olympic Commitment
RRU to Host BRICS Programme on Money Laundering, Terror Financing
NHRC Gujarat Camp Hearing Disposes 73 Cases, Reports Compensation
Gujarat Arbitration Conference Highlights Courts, Investment And GIFT City
NHRC Reports Delays, Awards Compensation and Plans Bonded-Labour SOP
