PM Modi Praises Ram Charan For Promoting Archery Through Inaugural Archery Premier League
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday lauded Telugu actor Ram Charan for his efforts in popularising archery through the inaugural edition of the Archery Premier League (APL), describing the initiative as beneficial for “countless youngsters.”
The world’s first professional archery league was held from October 2 to October 12 at the Yamuna Sports Complex in New Delhi.
Charan, the brand ambassador of the league, met the Prime Minister in New Delhi along with his wife Upasana Konidela and father-in-law Anil Kamineni, who is also the chairman of the APL.
“Glad to have met you, Upasana and Anil Kamineni Garu. Your collective efforts to popularise archery are commendable and will benefit countless youngsters,” PM Modi wrote on X.
After the meeting, Charan expressed his pride in being part of a movement promoting India’s heritage and archery globally. “It was a true honour to meet our Prime Minister and share APL’s vision. Archery is a deep part of India’s culture, and through this league, we hope to take it to international heights. India has immense talent, and APL will give them the platform they deserve,” he said in a social media post.
Charan and Upasana also presented a Balaji idol to the Prime Minister on behalf of Athamma & Mamaya.
Spearheaded by Kamineni, the APL aims to elevate archery in India by providing professional coaching, structured competition, and international exposure for emerging athletes. The league also focuses on nurturing talent at the grassroots level, creating pathways for Indian archers to compete on the global stage.
