550 women archers to participate in national-level tournament at Ambaji on April 8-10

Nearly 550 women from 28 states and 8 union territories will participate in the ‘Adishakti – National Women’s Archery Competition’, scheduled from April 8 to 10 following the conclusion of Chaitra Navratri.

With the inauguration of the tournament, 150th birth anniversary year of Bhagwan Birsa Munda will also be celebrated.

This event is a collaborative effort by the Sports Authority of Gujarat (SAG), the Tourism Corporation of Gujarat Limited (TCGL), and the Archery Association of India.

Guided by the inspiring motto, "Sankalp ni Shakti thi Safalta na Shikhar par" (From the Power of Resolve to the Pinnacle of Success), the tournament will bring together talented women archers from across the nation to display their prowess.

The event will kick off on April 8 at the GMDC Ground in Ambaji with the qualification rounds and an opening ceremony. On April 9, the tournament will feature the knockout round for the top 16 archers, along with an aarti and a light and sound show.

The tournament will conclude on April 10 with the medal matches and prize distribution ceremony. Winners in both the recurve and compound categories will receive cash prizes totalling ₹41.52 lakh.

The event will also feature a devotional performance by over 100 local artists, celebrating the divine presence of the Goddess through music and worship.

The SAG, in collaboration with the Archery Association of India, will host this tournament annually.