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Archery Premier League: The Archery Association of India on Friday announced nine out of 12 foreign archers who will compete in the inaugural edition of the Archery Premier League (APL), set to take place at the Yamuna Sports Complex here from October 2 to 12.

With an aim to provide an intense competition for the fans and for the Archers, the national federation has roped in the USA's Brady Ellison, the reigning No. 1 men's recurve archer in the world. The five-time Olympic medallist will be joined by 2020 Tokyo Olympics gold medallist Mete Gazoz (World No. 8) from Turkey in the men's recurve line-up for the competition.

Mexico's Alejandra Valencia (World No. 5), who won a bronze medal each at the Tokyo Olympics and Paris Olympics, will also compete in the tournament among the women's recurve archers.