At the Archery World Cup Final in Nanjing, Jiangsu province, World Archery Executive Director and Acting Secretary General Juan Carlos Holgado expressed his excitement about the compound mixed team event making its Olympic debut at Los Angeles 2028.
"I am very excited about the potential for compound archery to attract more attention and receive increased media coverage," Holgado said. "There will be only one gold medal for the mixed team event at the Los Angeles Olympics, but we will assess its impact afterward. There may even be changes by the Brisbane Olympics. In any case, our current priority is to promote the development of this event."
Holgado also highlighted the rapid growth of the sport in China. "I had in-depth discussions with the Chinese team leaders and learned that China is developing rapidly in compound archery. While Chinese archers have not yet reached the world's top ten, the team has the advantage of scale, excellent talent reserves, and strong support. I look forward to seeing China qualify for the mixed team event at the Olympics three years from now."
Beyond the medal count, World Archery is watching how the new Olympic format will boost global engagement and inspire a new generation of athletes. For young archers, sports fans, and digital nomads scouting emerging trends, the LA 2028 mixed team event offers a fresh narrative: one gold medal with the power to transform a sport and unite communities from the Chinese mainland and around the world.
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