Amit Shah inaugurates World Archery Para Series in Ahmedabad
On 4 September 2026, Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated, by video conference, the Archery Association of India's World Archery Para Series in Ahmedabad, being held from 5 to 9 September with 108 athletes from 19 countries.
Summary
Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the Archery Association of India's World Archery Para Series through video conferencing on 4 September 2026. The competition in Ahmedabad runs from 5 to 9 September 2026 with 108 athletes from 19 countries, including Bhutan, the United Kingdom, China, Bangladesh, France, Germany, Indonesia and the United States. Amit Shah said Ahmedabad will host the 2030 Commonwealth Games, which will be the centenary edition, and has bid for the 2036 Olympic Games. Gujarat has hosted around 10 international sporting events in 2025â26.
Key facts
- Event
- World Archery Para Series, Ahmedabad, 5â9 Sep 2026
- Organiser
- Archery Association of India
- Participants
- 108 athletes, 19 countries
- Inaugurated
- 4 Sep 2026 by Amit Shah (video conference)
- Ahmedabad
- Host of 2030 CWG (centenary edition); bid for 2036 Olympics
Practice MCQs 3 questions
Which Indian city hosted the World Archery Para Series from 5 to 9 September 2026?
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Correct answer: B â Ahmedabad
The Archery Association of India's World Archery Para Series was held in Ahmedabad.
How many athletes from how many countries took part in the World Archery Para Series in Ahmedabad (September 2026)?
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Correct answer: C â 108 athletes, 19 countries
Amit Shah greeted 108 athletes from 19 countries.
Consider the following statements: 1. The 2030 Commonwealth Games, to be hosted by Ahmedabad, will be the centenary edition of the Games. 2. Amit Shah inaugurated the World Archery Para Series in person at the venue in Ahmedabad. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A â 1 only
Statement 1 is correct as stated by Amit Shah. Statement 2 is wrong: he inaugurated it through video conferencing.