New Delhi, Oct 11 (NationPress) The renowned Telugu actor and Archery Premier League (APL) brand ambassador Ram Charan asserts that the first edition of this tournament signifies the dawn of a new era for Indian archery.

As the league approaches its grand finale on October 12, anticipation is soaring for a magnificent conclusion to a truly historic inaugural season. Ram Charan emphasized that the tournament has propelled the sport into the limelight.

“APL represents a dream becoming reality. We’re going to miss this vibrant atmosphere once it concludes tomorrow. It’s remarkable to witness this extraordinary collaboration uniting Olympians and elite archers on a single stage. The way APL has elevated the sport resonates with how RRR was celebrated in global cinema, filled with heart, pride, and passion. I extend my gratitude to everyone involved and the Archery Association of India for this vision. I hope what we’re experiencing here is not just a fleeting moment, but the beginning of a new era for Indian archery,” stated Ram Charan.

The world’s inaugural professional archery league celebrated its outstanding debut season with a press conference and gathering at the Yamuna Sports Complex in New Delhi on Saturday. This event brought together league stakeholders, star archers, and dignitaries to acknowledge its phenomenal influence in enhancing the profile of Indian archery on the global stage.

The gathering featured both international and Indian archery legends, including 2024 Olympic recurve contender Katherine Bauer, Brady Ellison (an Olympian and one of America’s most decorated recurve archers), Ella Gibson (World No. 1 from Britain), Mathias Fullerton (World No. 2 from Denmark), alongside India’s esteemed archers Deepika Kumari, Dhiraj Bommadevara (2024 Olympic recurve participant), compound world champion Jyothi Vennam, Asian Games medallist Abhishek Verma, and promising talent Chikitha Taniparthi, showcasing a remarkable combination of global and domestic prowess.

Arjun Munda, President of the Archery Association of India, remarked, “We have long believed that archery merits a professional platform in India, and the APL has genuinely fulfilled that vision. The innovative format, enhanced fan interaction, and athlete involvement have established a new standard for world archery. The archers now introduced to global audiences will continue to flourish, inspiring and engaging even more deeply with aspiring talent throughout the nation.”