The Archer's Pathway to LA2028: The Qualification Framework

The LA2028 Olympic Qualifying Framework for Archery, Explained: Quotas, Changes & CompoundIn this episode of the Archery Parent Podcast, Manisha breaks down the IOC’s newly released Olympic Qualifying Framework for Archery at LA2028, highlighting major program changes and what athletes, coaches, and families should expect over the next two years.Manisha explains the available 128 quota spots, the new medal count, Recurve team changes, what the addition of Compound means to the overall program at the 2028 Olympic Games, and how Archers and their families can start planning for 2032 in Brisbane and beyond.The episode also outlines the 2027-2028 qualification window, who quotas spots actually belong to once they have been earned, and the importance of the domestic selection, nomination, and approval processes.This episode is the much-awaited summary many have been waiting for.00:00 What’s New in the LA 2028 Olympic Archery Pathway01:25 The Big Picture04:34 Compound Mixed Team & and the Recurve Trade-Off05:42 How Olympic Quota Spots Work09:21 Recurve Team Qualification12:12 Continental Games Explained13:20 Individual Recurve Pathway15:35 Compound Mixed Team Qualification18:52 Minimum Qualification Scores (MQS)21:27 When the Race to LA Starts24:21 Key Takeaways & Planning26:34 For Developing Archers28:13 Why “Good Experience” Can Backfire31:49 Smart Progression: Choosing Events, Setting Goals & Finding Official Info33:57 Recap & What’s Next35:29 OutroOfficial Documents & OrganizationsLA2028 Official Qualification Framework: The primary IOC document detailing the pathway to the Games for ArcheryInternational Olympic Committee (IOC): The governing body of the Olympic GamesWorld Archery: The international Archery federation responsible for updating quota spot tallies and news articlesNational Olympic Committees (NOCs): The organizations that own the "Golden Ticket" quota spots (e.g., the Canadian Olympic Committee)Major Qualifying Events2027 Hyundai World Archery Championships: Taking place in Medellin, Colombia; the first major opportunity for team and individual quotasContinental Games (2026-2027): Multi-sport events offering Olympic qualification for Europe, Asia, the Americas, Africa, and OceaniaFinal Qualifying Tournament (FQT): The last chance to earn spots, held just weeks before the 2028 Opening CeremonyYouth Development BenchmarksYouth Olympic Games (YOG): Recommended for archers under 21 as a developmental milestone.World Archery Youth Championships (WAYC): A key event for Archers to gain international experienceMinimum Qualification Scores (MQS)Archers must achieve these benchmarks during a 720 round at a World Archery registered event to be eligible for consideration:Recurve Men | 70 meters | 650Recurve Women | 70 meters | 620Compound Men | 50 meters | 690Compound Women | 50 meters | 670  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.