Hyderabad, June 10 -- Hyderabad is set to emerge as a global hub for archery as the second season of the Archery Premier League (APL) will be held at People's Plaza on Necklace Road from October 8 to 18, bringing together some of the world's top archers for an 11-day sporting spectacle.

Initiated by the Archery Association of India (AAI) with support from the Government of Telangana, the franchise-based league returns after a successful inaugural edition held in New Delhi last year. Season 2 will feature six franchise teams and a strong lineup of Olympic medallists, world champions and top-ranked international archers.

Among the leading Indian names expected to feature are four-time Olympian and former world number one Deepika Kumari, fou...