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09/18/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/19/2025 03:08

Tata Steel unveils ‘Chero Archers’ as Jharkhand’s flagbearers in India’s first-ever Archery Premier League

~ The team stands as one of six formidable contenders in India's first-ever professional archery league ~

Mumbai, September 18, 2025: Tata Steel is proud to announce its team 'Chero Archers' for the inaugural edition of the Archery Premier League (APL), marking another significant step in the Company's long-standing commitment to nurturing sporting talent across India.

Archery Premier League, the country's first-ever professional archery league, is modelled on the successful formats of Indian Premier League (IPL), Indian Super League (ISL), and Pro Kabaddi, and aims to showcase precision, passion, and sporting excellence on a national stage.

The landmark announcement and player selection of the Archery Premier League was held today at The Lalit Hotel, New Delhi, in the presence of Hon'ble Shri Arjun Munda, President of the Archery Association of India, Shri Virendra Sachdeva, Secretary General of the Archery Association of India, national coaches, and senior office bearers of the Association.

Representing Tata Steel at the prestigious event were D.B. Sundara Ramam, Vice President - Corporate Services, Mukul Vinayak Choudhari, Chief, Sports, and Purnima Mahato, Head Coach - Tata Archery Academy, and coach of the Indian Archery team.

Commenting on the occasion, D.B. Sundara Ramam, Vice President - Corporate Services, Tata Steel, said: "At Tata Steel, sports is a way of life and we have always believed in the power of sport to inspire. The launch of the Archery Premier League marks a historic moment for Indian sports, and we are proud to be part of it with our team - Chero Archers. We look forward to supporting the growth of archery at the national level and celebrating the incredible talent that this league will bring to the fore."

Named "Chero Archers", the team embodies Jharkhand's rich tribal heritage and pays homage to the resilience and fighting spirit of the historic Chero dynasty. The team's emblem powerfully symbolises steel-forged strength, traditional tribal patterns, and a forward-looking vision aimed at future victories.

Chero Archers Team:

  1. Mathias Fullerton: World Number 2 (Compound Archery)
  2. Katharina Bauer: World Number 9 (Recurve Archery)
  3. Rahul: AAI Rank 3 (Recurve Archery)
  4. Prithika Pradeep: AAI Rank 3 (Compound Archery)
  5. Atanu Das: AAI Rank 5 (Recurve Archery)
  6. Madala Hamsini: AAI Rank 6 (Compound Archery)
  7. Sahil Rajesh: AAI Rank 6 (Compound Archery )
  8. Kumkum Mohod: AAI Rank 7 (Recurve Archery)

About Archery Premier League
The Archery Premier League is a landmark moment in the professionalisation of archery in India. By bringing together top international archers and the best Indian talent, the league sets the stage for a thrilling, action-packed season ahead.

The inaugural Archery Premier League will see six formidable teams battle for the championship, each proudly representing the cultural heritage and sporting spirit of their region:

  • Chero Archers - Jharkhand
  • Chola Chiefs - Tamil Nadu
  • Kakatiya Knights - Telangana
  • Mighty Marathas - Maharashtra
  • Prithviraj Yodhas - Delhi
  • Rajputana Royals - Rajasthan

Each team will field 8 archers (4 Recurve and 4 Compound), including 2 international players, bringing global experience and competitiveness to the league. In total, 48 archers will showcase their skills in this historic sporting event.

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Sarvesh Kumar,
Chief Corporate Communications, Tata Steel,
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About Tata Steel

  • Tata Steel group is among the top global steel companies with an annual crude steel capacity of 35 million tonnes per annum.
  • It is one of the world's most geographically diversified steel producers, with operations and commercial presence across the world.
  • The group recorded a consolidated turnover of around US$26 billion in the financial year ending March 31, 2025.
  • A Great Place to Work®-certified organisation, Tata Steel Limited, together with its subsidiaries, associates, and joint ventures, is spread across five continents with an employee base of over 76,000.
  • Tata Steel has announced its major sustainability objectives including Net Zero by 2045.
  • The Company has been on a multi-year digital-enabled business transformation journey intending to be the leader in 'Digital Steel making'. The Company has received the World Economic Forum's Global Lighthouse recognition for its Jamshedpur, Kalinganagar, and IJmuiden Plants. Tata Steel has also been recognised with the 'Digital Enterprise of India - Steel' Award 2024 by Economic Times CIO.
  • The Company has been recognised with the World Economic Forum's Global Diversity Equity & Inclusion Lighthouse 2023.
  • The Company has been a part of the DJSI Emerging Markets Index since 2012 and has been consistently ranked among the top 10 steel companies in the DJSI Corporate Sustainability Assessment since 2016.
  • Tata Steel's Jamshedpur Plant is India's first site to receive ResponsibleSteelTM Certification. Subsequently, its Kalinganagar and Meramandali plants have also received the certification. In India, Tata Steel now has more than 90% of its steel production from ResponsibleSteelTM certified sites.
  • Received Prime Minister's Trophy for the best performing integrated steel plant for 2016-17, 2025 Steel Sustainability Champion recognition from worldsteel for eight years in a row, CDP 2024 'Supplier Engagement Assessment' Leader, Top performer in Iron and Steel sector in Dun & Bradstreet's India's top 500 companies 2022, Ranked as the 2024 most valuable Mining and Metals brand in India by Brand Finance, 'Most Ethical Company' award 2021 from Ethisphere Institute, and 'Best Corporate for Promotion of Sports' recognition at the Sportstar Aces Awards 2024.
  • Received the 2023 Global ERM (Enterprise Risk Management) Award of Distinction at the RIMS ERM Conference 2023, 'Masters of Risk - Risk Technology' recognition at The India Risk Management Awards, and ICSI Business Responsibility and Sustainability Award 2023 for its first Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR), Excellence in Financial Reporting FY20 from ICAI, among several others.

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