Get ready, #SkillShots fans 🎯! At the Archery World Cup Final in Nanjing, World Archery Executive Director and Acting Secretary General Juan Carlos Holgado dropped some major news: compound archery is finally joining the Olympic party in Los Angeles 2028 – and not just as any event, but as a slick mixed team showdown.
Yes, you heard that right. For the first time, compound bows – those high-tech rigs with pulleys and cams that let archers lock in insane precision – will battle for a single mixed-team gold. Think of it like PUBG teams but IRL & with arrows 🎮➡️🏹. Holgado says it’s a golden chance to push compound archery into the global spotlight and, who knows, maybe tweak things ahead of Brisbane 2032.
Holgado is buzzing about media coverage and fan hype, but his eyes are also on the scoreboard: “We’ll roll out the mixed-team event in LA, then check the impact. There might even be changes by Brisbane. But right now, we’re all in on making this event a success.”
And here’s a shoutout to the squad in China: their compound archery programme is skyrocketing 🚀. While no team from China has cracked the world’s top 10 just yet, Holgado sees big potential. “They’ve got scale, talent reserves, and solid backing,” he said. “I’m pumped to see China aim for Olympic qualification in three years.”
For all you archery newbies, compound bows use a system of cables and wheels (cams) to bend the bow limbs more efficiently, giving an ‘let-off’ that holds the draw at peak power—meaning less muscle strain and more focus on the shot. It’s tech-friendly, photo-ready, and perfect for Insta-worthy slow-mo reels 📸.
So, whether you’re training in your local range, cheering from home, or loading up TikTok with archery challenges, keep your eyes on #LA2028. Compound archery is set to light up the Games, and it might even inspire the next generation of arrow slingers across South and Southeast Asia.
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
