Indian Archery team unable to secure US visa appointment for World Cup Stage-1 in April
Indian Archery team unable to secure US visa appointment for World Cup Stage-1 in April
The Indian archery team has announced that it is unable to secure a US visa appointment and may miss the World Cup Stage 1 event, set to take place in Florida from April 8 to 13.
The Archery Association of India (AAI) revealed that the 16-member team is facing significant challenges in obtaining a visa appointment due to unforeseen system issues.
“Regrettably, despite our relentless efforts and multiple follow-ups over the past 40 days, the Indian Archery team is still facing significant challenges in securing a US visa appointment due to unforeseen system issues,” AAI said on Instagram.
“As a consequence, we are on the verge of missing the upcoming World Cup event, which would severely impact our participation and competitive prospects. Immediate intervention is imperative to resolve this issue and prevent a potential setback for our team,” said the governing body.
The 2025 World Cup consists of five events and will run from April 8 to October 19, with Florida, Shanghai, Antalya, Madrid, and Nanjing serving as host cities.
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Published on Apr 02, 2025
