The ARCH Archery Membership Abuja, Nigeria’s largest non-public archery organisation and one of many driving forces behind the game’s rising reputation within the nation, has introduced plans to host the 2025 ARCH Archery Worldwide Open Championship.
The occasion, scheduled for 31 October to 2 November, will happen in Abuja, bringing collectively over 120 elite archers from 20 Nigerian golf equipment and neighbouring international locations together with Cameroon, Chad, and Niger Republic.
Based on the organisers, the championship will characteristic competitions throughout Recurve, Compound, Barebow, Para-archery, and Underneath-18 Youth classes, reflecting the membership’s dedication to inclusivity and sporting excellence.
Talking forward of the event, Aliyu Abubakar Garga, President of ARCH Archery Membership, described the occasion as a defining second for Nigerian sports activities.
“ARCH Archery Membership has been on the coronary heart of Nigeria’s archery renaissance,” he stated. “We now have labored tirelessly to construct a group rooted in self-discipline, focus, and sportsmanship — giving younger Nigerians the chance to compete and excel at worldwide requirements. This occasion celebrates how far we’ve come as a nation on this noble and historic sport.”
ARCH Archery Membership has earned recognition for setting new benchmarks in Nigerian archery.
It was the primary non-public membership to organise outside competitions at worldwide distances and has since impressed the creation of greater than 25 new archery golf equipment nationwide.
The membership’s efforts have additionally contributed to Nigeria’s rising standing on the continental stage. Earlier this 12 months, ARCH archers secured the nation’s first-ever medals on the African Continental Archery Championships in Pretoria, South Africa — a breakthrough that signalled the nation’s rising presence in African archery.
The upcoming Abuja championship is anticipated to mix competitors with cultural alternate and youth empowerment.
Organisers say the three-day occasion will entice participation from native and regional federations, para-athletes, and youth divisions, providing a platform for expertise discovery and collaboration.
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Spectators, sports activities fans, and company companions are inspired to attend what guarantees to be considered one of Nigeria’s most vibrant sporting occasions of the 12 months.
The organisers describe the championship as a celebration of “focus, talent, and friendship beneath the Abuja skies.”
The 2025 ARCH Archery Worldwide Open Championship is being positioned as a spotlight of Nigeria’s sporting calendar and an extra step within the nation’s journey to ascertain a powerful archery presence in Africa.
Occasion Particulars
Date: 31 October – 2 November, 2025
Venue: Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria
Individuals: Over 120 archers from Nigeria, Cameroon, Chad, and Niger Republic
Classes: Recurve, Compound, Barebow, Para-archery, and Underneath-18 Youth
