World Archery is pushing to bring indoor compound archery to the Olympic program for the 2032 Brisbane Games, targeting a compact arena format designed for television audiences and close-up spectator experiences.
Expansion Push Targets Brisbane 2032
Following the introduction of mixed team compound archery to the Olympic schedule for the Los Angeles 2028 Games—bringing the sport’s total medal categories to six—the international governing body hopes to secure further growth in Australia. As part of the International Olympic Committee’s ongoing program review, World Archery formally proposed the integration of indoor compound archery for the 2032 Summer Games in Brisbane.
Arena Format Designed for Broadcast and Spectators
World Archery President Greg Easton outlined the federation’s rationale for the indoor proposal on the organization’s official channels, emphasizing the unique visual and atmospheric qualities the discipline offers. “We believe that indoor practice presents strong arguments for the long-term development of compound archery’s presence at the Olympic Games: it brings archery into an arena, in front of a public close enough to feel the shot, in a format suitable for television broadcast, with athletes and equipment distinct from anything already on the program,” Easton stated. He added that the federation proposes the discipline out of a firm conviction that it suits both the Olympic program and the sport of archery.
Fit for the Future Review Process Underway
The push forms part of the IOC’s “Fit for the Future” program evaluation, though federation officials acknowledge that no formal determinations regarding inclusion have been finalized. Easton noted that the current review serves as an opportunity to present these arguments to Olympic organizers. The final competition program for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games is scheduled to be determined over the coming months.
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