India, May 22 -- With an eye on the Los Angeles Olympics, where compound archery will make its debut, India have appointed multiple-time former world champion Dave Cousins as their chief compound coach, with the American set to join within two weeks ahead of the Stage 3 World Cup in Antalya next month.

This will be the first international coaching assignment for the 49-year-old, who has previously coached clubs and state teams in the USA, besides enjoying an illustrious competitive career spanning more than two decades.

Compound archery will make its long-awaited Olympic debut at LA 2028 with only a mixed team event, and the Archery Association of India believes Cousins fits perfectly into its long-term plans.

The appointment, however,...