Khelo India Youth Games Archery Under-18
by Sports Authority of India (SAI)
National recognition
National multi-sport Under-18 archery competition under the Khelo India Youth Games platform, conducted across recurve and compound disciplines for state team representatives.
Mode
In-Person
Fee
Free
Participation format
Individual and team
Teams of 3 to 4
Duration
Multi-day archery competition window within the Khelo India Youth Games schedule
Time needed
Full-day field-of-play attendance across ranking rounds, individual eliminations, and team events
Eligibility
Under-18 archers (boys and girls) selected to represent their state contingent. Selection pathway includes top 16 finishers from the National School Games, federation nominations from the Archery Association of India, CBSE quota, host-state quota, organising committee pick, and wild-card entries.
- Age range
- Up to 18 years
- Eligibility region
- Available nationwide across India
- Prerequisites
- Confirmed selection through the state archery association or one of the recognised KIYG selection routes
- Valid age proof establishing Under-18 status as on the cut-off date
- Active competitive archery training in recurve or compound discipline
See if your child qualifies.
Rewards and recognition
Prizes
Gold, silver, bronze medals
Medals awarded across recurve and compound individual, team, and mixed team events for boys and girls.
Certificate
KIYG participation certificate
Official Khelo India Youth Games participation and merit certificates issued under the authority of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.
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Career pathways
Standout performers at KIYG are tracked for inclusion in Sports Authority of India national coaching camps and the Khelo India Athlete scholarship pathway.
Recognition
National-level recognition
Skills your child builds
How to apply
- 1State archery associations submit shortlisted Under-18 archers based on National School Games results and state trials
- 2Archery Association of India forwards federation nominations to the organising committee
- 3Selected archers register on the National Sports Repository System (NSRS) portal under their state delegation
- 4Final entry confirmation and accreditation issued by the Sports Authority of India ahead of the games
Rules and guidelines
- Competition conducted under World Archery rules and Archery Association of India technical regulations
- Archers compete only in the discipline (recurve or compound) they are entered for; cross-entry is not permitted
- Equipment must clear the official equipment inspection before the start of the ranking round
- Athletes represent their state contingent and wear the assigned state uniform during competition
- Doping control protocols of the National Anti-Doping Agency apply to all participants
About this opportunity
The Khelo India Youth Games (KIYG) Archery competition is the national-level Under-18 archery championship held as part of the flagship Khelo India initiative of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, with the Sports Authority of India serving as the implementing nodal agency in coordination with the Archery Association of India.
The event is open to Under-18 state team archers selected through a structured pathway combining the National School Games top performers, federation nominations, host-state and CBSE quotas, and wild-card entries. State delegations cover travel and boarding for selected archers.
Archery at KIYG features both recurve and compound disciplines across individual ranking rounds, individual elimination matches, team rounds, and mixed team events for boys and girls. Maharashtra has historically dominated the archery medal tally in recent editions, with Jharkhand and Haryana also fielding strong contingents.
Medal-winning performances at KIYG serve as a recognised pathway into national camps, the Khelo India Athlete scholarship scheme, and senior India team selection trials, making it a significant milestone for young archers aspiring to represent India internationally.
Rounds and format
Individual ranking round determines seedings, followed by head-to-head individual elimination matches, with team and mixed team events conducted in parallel for recurve and compound disciplines.
How entries are judged
Scoring conducted under World Archery rules; ranking round determines seedings and elimination matches use set or cumulative scoring depending on discipline.
Selection process
Top 16 from the National School Games, 8 nominations by the Archery Association of India, 1 from CBSE, 1 from the host state, 1 from the organising committee, and 6 wild-card entries.
Frequently asked questions
How are Under-18 archers selected for the Khelo India Youth Games?
Selection runs through the National School Games top 16, eight Archery Association of India nominations, one CBSE quota, one host-state quota, one organising committee pick, and six wild-card entries.
Which archery disciplines feature at the Khelo India Youth Games?
Both recurve and compound disciplines feature, with individual ranking rounds, individual elimination matches, team events, and mixed team events for boys and girls.
Do participating archers pay a participation fee?
Selected state contingent archers do not pay a participation fee. Travel, boarding, and lodging are arranged through the state delegation under the Khelo India Youth Games framework.
What career pathway opens for medal winners at KIYG archery?
Standout performers are tracked for Sports Authority of India national coaching camps and considered for the Khelo India Athlete scholarship scheme, which supports long-term competition preparation.
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