Archive · 5 Sep 2026
Amit Shah Inaugurates World Archery Para Series Ahmedabad
A large para-archery competition is being held in Ahmedabad.
Amit Shah opened the event online.
The competition will take place from September 5 to 9, 2026.
It will include 108 athletes from 19 countries.
Archers from countries such as China, France, Germany and the United States are participating.
Shah said Ahmedabad is building better places for athletes to compete and train.
He also said India could become important in sports equipment, sports engineering and sports medicine.
Ahmedabad is expected to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games and has submitted a bid for the 2036 Olympic Games.
Amit Shah inaugurated the Archery Association of India's World Archery Para Series Amdavad 2026 by video conference.
The international para-archery competition is scheduled in Ahmedabad from September 5 to 9, 2026.
The series will feature 108 athletes from 19 countries, including Bhutan, the United Kingdom, China, Bangladesh, France, Germany, Indonesia and the United States.
Shah said Ahmedabad is developing international-standard sports facilities, training centres and sports-related industries.
He highlighted Ahmedabad's plans to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games and its bid for the 2036 Olympic Games.
- Who
- Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the event, which includes 108 athletes from 19 countries.
- What
- The World Archery Para Series Amdavad 2026, an international para-archery competition, was inaugurated.
- When
- The inauguration took place on Friday, and the competition is scheduled for September 5-9, 2026.
- Where
- Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India.
- Why
- Shah said the series would showcase Ahmedabad's potential to host global sporting events and support the development of India's sporting ecosystem.
- Event
- World Archery Para Series Amdavad 2026
- Organizer
- Archery Association of India
- Location
- Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
- Competition dates
- September 5-9, 2026
- Participation
- 108 athletes from 19 countries
- Opening official
- Amit Shah, Union Home and Cooperation Minister
- Future sporting plans
- Ahmedabad is expected to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games and has submitted a bid for the 2036 Olympic Games
