Archery Premier League 2026 Season Opens with Competitive Matches in Hyderabad
The Archery Premier League (APL) 2026 season opened in Hyderabad with thrilling matches among six franchises. Kakatiya Knights staged a comeback to defeat Mighty Marathas in a shoot-off after trailing 4-0. Defending champions Rajputana Royals began their title defense with a 5-3 win over Prithviraaj Yodhas, while Chero Archers beat Chola Chiefs 5-3. The league features mixed-gender teams competing in recurve and compound categories, using a set-based scoring system with shoot-offs to decide tied matches.
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