European champion ella gibson

World Games Champion Ella Gibson: The countdown is on for the debut season of the Archery Premier League (APL), which begins on October 2 in New Delhi, and excitement is building across the global archery community as World Games and European Champion Ella Gibson believes the league represents a landmark opportunity to transform the sport’s future.

The APL is the first franchise-based professional archery competition in India, introducing a fast-paced format that combines Indian and international talent across recurve and compound disciplines. With six franchises, a player draft, and spectator-friendly innovations, the league is designed to elevate the sport both in competition and in visibility.

“I think this league has the potential of making our sport more professional, putting more money into it, and making people care and look at archery more. I hope it increases popularity not only in India but around the world, and helps us make new waves to move forward," said Gibson.