Ahmedabad, September 5, 2026: Ahmedabad has taken another major step onto the international sporting map as the city hosts the Hyundai World Archery Para Series 2026 from September 5 to 9 at the Sabarmati Riverfront.
Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah virtually inaugurated the event on September 4 and said Ahmedabad, Gujarat and India have the potential to emerge as major global centres for sports, training and sports-related infrastructure. The Ahmedabad event is particularly significant because it marks India’s first time hosting the World Archery Para Series and is the third stage of the 2026 international circuit.
Ahmedabad Makes History With World Para Archery Event
The 2026 Hyundai World Archery Para Series has brought leading para archers from around the world to Ahmedabad.
World Archery lists 109 athletes from 19 countries for the Ahmedabad stage, while the Union government’s inauguration release referred to 108 participating athletes. The competition features athletes across Recurve, Compound, W1 and Visually Impaired categories. The event will feature individual, team and mixed-team competitions, with valuable world ranking points also at stake.
Amit Shah Says Ahmedabad Can Become Global Sports Hub
During the virtual inauguration, Amit Shah highlighted the wider sporting ambitions of Ahmedabad and Gujarat. He said the coaching and training facilities associated with the sports centre would be developed according to international standards, with the objective of creating a major training hub for athletes from India and abroad.
Shah also said India’s sporting ambitions extend beyond simply winning medals. According to the Union government’s statement, the focus is on strengthening the country’s capabilities across sports played at the Olympics, Asian Games, Commonwealth Games, Police Games and other international competitions.
Gujarat Targets Bigger Role in International Sports
The Home Minister also outlined a broader vision for Gujarat’s sporting ecosystem. The plan includes strengthening facilities for athlete training, sports equipment production, sports engineering and sports medical science. Shah said India could become a major centre for sports injury treatment and rehabilitation as well.
The Ahmedabad para-archery event therefore represents more than a single international tournament—it also provides an opportunity to demonstrate Gujarat’s growing sports infrastructure and ability to host international competitions.
Ahmedabad Eyes 2036 Olympics After 2030 Commonwealth Games
Amit Shah also referred to Ahmedabad’s ambitions for hosting major international sporting events. According to the Ministry of Home Affairs release, he said the 2030 Commonwealth Games will mark the centenary edition and described Ahmedabad’s opportunity to host the event as a matter of pride.
He also noted that Ahmedabad has submitted its bid to host the 2036 Olympic Games and expressed confidence about the city’s prospects. The comments come as Gujarat continues to position Ahmedabad as a potential major destination for international sporting events.
India’s Para Archery Stars in Action
The Ahmedabad competition has attracted several highly ranked para archers. World Archery’s event preview lists India’s Toman Kumar and Sheetal Devi among the top-ranked competitors. Sheetal Devi is ranked No. 1 in women’s compound, while Toman Kumar is ranked No. 1 in men’s compound heading into the competition.
The Indian contingent includes 29 para archers, with several athletes who have represented India at major international competitions. The competition also comes at an important time ahead of the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games, giving Asian athletes an opportunity to assess their form before the continental event in Japan.
World Archery Para Series Ahmedabad 2026 Schedule
The five-day competition has a packed schedule at the Sabarmati Riverfront.
| Date | Competition |
|---|---|
| September 5 | Recurve qualifying |
| September 6 | Compound, W1 & VI qualifying |
| September 7 | Eliminations and VI finals |
| September 8 | Team finals |
| September 9 | Individual finals |
World Archery has confirmed that the competition will conclude with the individual finals on September 9.
Why the Ahmedabad Event Is Important
Hosting the World Archery Para Series gives Ahmedabad international exposure in a specialised sporting discipline while also highlighting India’s growing para-sports ecosystem. The tournament provides Indian athletes with home-ground competition against international opponents and valuable ranking opportunities.
For Gujarat, the event adds to the state’s ambitions of becoming a destination for international sporting competitions, athlete training and sports-related infrastructure.
Ahmedabad’s Growing International Sports Profile
The World Archery Para Series is being held shortly after Ahmedabad’s increasing focus on international sporting events and large-scale sports infrastructure. The event’s location at the Sabarmati Riverfront also gives Ahmedabad a prominent setting for an international para-sports competition.
With the city looking toward opportunities such as the 2030 Commonwealth Games and 2036 Olympic Games, events such as the 2026 World Archery Para Series could provide valuable experience in hosting international athletes and competitions.
Bottom Line
The Hyundai World Archery Para Series Ahmedabad 2026 is being held from September 5 to 9 at the Sabarmati Riverfront, marking India’s first hosting of the international para-archery series.
With athletes from 19 countries, leading Indian para archers in action and Ahmedabad’s wider ambitions for major international sporting events, the tournament is being seen as another important milestone in Gujarat’s growing sports ecosystem.
Editorial source note: World Archery lists 109 athletes, while the PIB inauguration release mentions 108 athletes. KRH News should preferably use “109 para archers from 19 countries” when referring to the competition field because that figure is given in World Archery’s event preview.
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