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Rising stars chase world ranking points at Asia Cup finale in Hangzhou

14 November 2026

Hangzhou (China)

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Several rising stars from the region, including gold medallists from the recent Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games, will take centre stage in the third and final stage of the Asia Cup in Hangzhou, China from 17 to 21 November.

With several established names from Asian powerhouses Korea, India and China absent, the spotlight will fall on the next generation of archers looking to gain valuable international experience and ranking points ahead of the new season.

A total of 168 archers from 17 nations across Asia and Oceania, including Australia, Fiji and New Zealand, will compete at the Huanglong Track and Field Stadium, which hosted events during the Hangzhou 2022 Asian Games.

Among the leading contenders is Indonesia’s Nurisa Dian Ashrifah, who made history last month by becoming her country’s first Asian Games archery gold medallist. The 20-year-old will look to continue her impressive run in the compound women’s event.

India’s 16-member squad features Berlin 2023 World Champion Aditi Gopichand Swami and 18-year-old Prithika Pradeep, who was part of India’s gold medal-winning compound women’s team at Aichi-Nagoya 2026.

Pradeep’s Asian Games teammate Ganesh Mani Ratnam Thirumuru, also part of India's gold-medal winning compound men's team and individual bronze medallist in Japan, will lead the nation's challenge in compound men’s event.

Korea has also entered a 16-member squad, featuring Dhaka 2025 Asian Archery Championships winner Lee Eun Ho in compound and Seo Mingi in recurve.

Key information

What’s happening? The third and final stage of the 2026 Asia Cup runs from 17 to 21 November in Hangzhou, China.

What’s at stake? Medals in recurve and compound individual, team and mixed team events, as well as valuable world ranking points.

Who’s competing? A total of 168 archers from 17 nations across Asia, including Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, DPR Korea, Qatar and Tajikistan; and Oceania, represented by Australia, Fiji and New Zealand.

What’s the story? With big names from Asia’s leading archery nations absent following the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games, rising talents have an opportunity to make their mark and gain valuable world ranking points ahead of the new season.