APL 2026: Mighty Marathas clinch title with 6-2 win over Kakatiya Knights
Mighty Marathas were on Sunday crowned champions of Archery Premier League Season 2 after defeating Kakatiya Knights in the grand final here.
The Marathas bounced back from a defeat against the same opponents in the first qualifier earlier in the day.
Led by a sensational performance by their recurve star Dhiraj Bommadevara, who finished the final by sending an arrow into the inner X-ring, the Marathas beat the Knights 6-2.
While Dhiraj shot an unbelievable 79 out of 80 in the title clash, leading the way for Marathas was 'Mr.
Perfect' Mike Schloesser, who lived up to his nickname and finished with 80 out of the possible 80.
The Knights entered the final riding on a win over Marathas on Saturday in the last league match.
They then beat the same opponents in the first qualifier.
After losing to the Knights, the Marathas defeated Prithviraaj Yodhas in the second eliminator to earn their place in the grand final.
"Believing in each other, keeping patience, and attack-attack-attack,"
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