Updates:
PUBLIC WARNING!
THE URGENT NEED TO BAN ILLEGAL ARCHERY SCHOOLS AND COACHES!
Archery is an amazin art but a double edged sword. While a properly trained archer can use his archery to refine his mind, body and soul; a person trained from an illegal school, an imposter of a coach can turn out to be a menace to society and a criminal bringing disgrace to the entire archery community.
A legal school is defined as a school run by a coach who has been trained and certified by World Archery, AAI or the official state body. A legal school needs to be recognised and affiliated to the official state body ( TAAT in the case of Tamilnadu ) and an official state body is one which is affiliated to the official national body ( AAI - in the case of India ). Anyone can check this out in the internet with official websites.
A legal coach is one who has been properly trained by either the official state body, the official national body or the official international body - 'World Archery'.
In Tamilnadu, I have been leading an high intensity campaign to ban all illegal archery associations, illegal archery schools and illegal archery coaches.
My demand was that every person who joins archery needs to be screened for his criminal antecedents and monitored continuously for criminal activities. Every archer needs to be licensed and his equipment needs to be registered in a registry in the line of fire arms. ( please check our webpage www.tamilnaduarchery.com - equipment registry )
There was stiff opposition to this and in fact cases were filed against me by the illegal schools that I was doing something that was not practised anywhere else in the country.
I warned everyone that some big incident is bound to happen and then everyone will wake up to it.
The incident has now happened.
In a shocking incident two archers who were trained by an illegal school by an illegal coach have brought shame to the entire archery fraternity by using their Archey skills to smash car windows with metal balls propelled by slings and steal the valuables inside.
It's seems there were involved in over 100 cases and have apartments in Delhi with the illgotten money.
The two so called archers were never trained by me or any legal coach or legal school in Tamilnadu and they were never part of any proposed national team ever.
We are trying to find out who they learnt Archery from.
The registration and screening procedures in TAAT are comprehensive and we would never have trained anyone if there were even slight shades of delinquency in them.
It is very unfortunate that fake archery coaches and fake archery schools claiming are sprouting in many places in Tamilnadu. Leading this bunch of fake schools is "Vill Archery", "Eagle Archery" and imposters like Vasu and Udaykumar of Chennai, one Ravichandran of Mayiladuthurai and one Ramesh from Salem with units claiming affiliation to a fake field archery association.
TAAT is redoubling its efforts to bring them to the notice of law enforcement authorities.
We warn the public to be careful of fake archery schools and fake archery coaches to prevent a more serious incident from happening!
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- Shihan hussaini (HU)
Level 3 Archery Coach
Chief State Coach.
Founder and General Secretary - The Archery Association of Tamilnadu (TAAT).
98416-18386
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TAAT
THE ARCHERY ASSOCIATION OF TAMIL NADU
"The official state body of Tamil Nadu Archery!"
Only State Archery body recognized by and affiliated to:
Tamil Nadu Olympic Association (TNOA) and Archery Association of India (AAI)
(TNOA is the only body recognized by Indian Olympic Association (IOA) and
AAI is the only body recognized by World Archery (WA))
Events
2026
TAAT - 19th Tamilnadu State U-10 Archery Championships - 16th March 2026 - Madurai
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TAAT - 19th Tamilnadu State U-15 Archery Championships - 14th and 15th March 2026 - Madurai
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Instructions for the 19th Tamilnadu State U-15 Archery Championship.
DATE: 14th and 15th March 2026
VENUE: Vallaba Vidyalaya - CBSE School, P.O, Thiruvilanpatti Alagar Kovil Main Rd Arumbanur, Madurai, 625104
CATEGORY: U-15
Dear Archers, Parents and Coaches,
Please read the following instructions carefully (multiple times) and plan accordingly.
- Reporting day - There is no separate reporting day. Archers can come directly to the event according to the schedule. But make sure to be at least 1 hr before your event starts.
- Archers, please keep your Photo ID, Address and Age proof as soft copy with you. Just in case if necessary to verify.
Venue for the U-15 Category is Vallaba Vidyalaya - CBSE School, P.O, Thiruvilanpatti Alagar Kovil Main Rd Arumbanur, Madurai, 625104. MAP: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Mnn9KTikpTda4Svt8
- Please check the tentative schedule. Please report a little early for your event. All Events will start exactly as per the schedule.
- NOTE: Please keep your payment receipt screenshot (soft copy) of Annual Registration, Event Fees, and Uniform Order for reference. Just in case it needs to be clarified / checked.
- VERY IMPORTANT : Please always follow the official website ( https://tamilnaduarchery.com/events.php ) for schedule, start list, results and official photographs. The official WhatsApp group is the only to share any important updates / changes and notifications. Please dont come later and convey that you didnt check or did not know.
- NOTE: Don't plan to leave the city / event the same day based on the schedule that is shared. You shall plan to leave the next day following your event, so even if the event gets postponed to the next day for any reason, you shall still participate in the event.
- Official Uniform. All Archers need to wear only the official new Blue t-shirt and new Black track with blue stripe. If you dont have the official Uniform, please speak with Mr. Dinesh through WhatsApp message only at 9150627135.
- NOTE: ONLY 1 SPOTTER IS ALLOWED PER ARCHER IN THE FIELD OF PLAY (FOP) WHO CAN BE BEHIND THE ARCHER. ADDITIONAL PERSON IS NOT ALLOWED. PARENTS / COACHES / ARCHERS, PLEASE COOPERATE.
- Official Spotter / Parent need to wear the official Red T-shirt only. TAAT Certified Coaches, can wear their Level 1 / Level 2 official t-shirts. Preferably with Black tracks. Without the official uniform, spotters or parents or coaches, cannot enter the FOP (Field of Play). But they can be there in the spectator area. If you dont have the official spotter t-shirt, please speak with Mr. Dinesh through WhatsApp message only at 9150627135.
- NOTE: Jeans, Denims and Camouflage are strictly NOT ALLOWED inside FOP (Includes Archers, Spotters and Parents). NOT EVEN IN ANY FORM OF ACCESSORIES OR EQUIPMENTS.
- NOTE: Only Sport Shoes are allowed inside FOP. No Slippers / Sandals. This applies to Archers, Spotters (Parent or Coach).
- NOTE: Timing will be strictly followed. Late comers will not be entertained.
- Please come prepared for Rain / Sun:
- Rain proof shoes / Rain coat / Umbrella
- Plastic sheet to cover your archery equipment
- Towel to dry yourselves and the equipment and spare dry clothes.
- Hot or cold water / drink in flask or cool container
- Compound archers: learn to shoot without clarifiers in your peep sight. Water in clarifier: we won't give you time as equipment failure. If you have to use clarifier, please bring wipes to clean instantly.
- Be mentally prepared to shoot in rain / sun.
- Shooting may be briefly stopped only if the rain is "very heavy" and the competition director feels that visibility is zero.
- Please check & reach the venue early (at least 1 hour before the event begins), got lost / did not find venue / heavy traffic are excuses no one will accept.
- FOOD: Lunch is provided only for (1 archer + 1 spotter) by the LOC. They can collect food coupons at the venue. For others and other times like Breakfast, Snacks (morning or evening), or Dinner, you will have to make your own arrangements. Food and Beverage stalls might be available for you to use.
- ACCOMMODATION: All are advised to make your own arrangements for their lodging and local transport.
There is ample parking space inside the campus and opposite to the school for parking all kinds of vehicles.
- Participation certificates (ONLY APPLICABLE TO AAI EVENTS) eligibility is 40% of the total qualification round score. FOR TAAT EVENTS, ONLY MEDALS WILL BE PROVIDED.
- Uniform can be collected at the venue on the 13th March from afternoon or before your event on 14th March. So please plan accordingly to be there at the venue little early before the event starts, so you can collect the uniform, get changed and shoot.
Thanks!
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TAAT - 19th Tamilnadu State U-13 Archery Championships - 8th March 2026 - Dindigul
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Instructions for the 19th Tamilnadu State U-13 Archery Championship.
DATE: 8th March 2026
VENUE: Prasiddhi Vidyodaya School, Karur Rd, Nandhavanappatty, Dindigul, Tamil Nadu 624001
CATEGORY: U-13
Dear Archers, Parents and Coaches,
Please read the following instructions carefully (multiple times) and plan accordingly.
- Reporting day - There is no separate reporting day. Archers can come directly to the event according to the schedule. But make sure to be at least 1 hr before your event starts.
- Archers, please keep your Photo ID, Address and Age proof as soft copy with you. Just in case if necessary to verify.
Venue for the U-13 Category is Prasiddhi Vidyodaya School, Karur Rd, Nandhavanappatty, Dindigul, Tamil Nadu 624001. MAP: https://maps.app.goo.gl/s4fHSjLM9niePyc87
- Please check the tentative schedule. Please report a little early for your event. All Events will start exactly as per the schedule.
- NOTE: Please keep your payment receipt screenshot (soft copy) of Annual Registration, Event Fees, and Uniform Order for reference. Just in case it needs to be clarified / checked.
- VERY IMPORTANT : Please always follow the official website ( https://tamilnaduarchery.com/events.php ) for schedule, start list, results and official photographs. The official WhatsApp group is the only to share any important updates / changes and notifications. Please dont come later and convey that you didnt check or did not know.
- NOTE: Don't plan to leave the city / event the same day based on the schedule that is shared. You shall plan to leave the next day following your event, so even if the event gets postponed to the next day for any reason, you shall still participate in the event.
- Official Uniform. All Archers need to wear only the official new Blue t-shirt and new Black track with blue stripe. If you dont have the official Uniform, please speak with Mr. Dinesh through WhatsApp message only at 9150627135.
- NOTE: ONLY 1 SPOTTER IS ALLOWED PER ARCHER IN THE FIELD OF PLAY (FOP) WHO CAN BE BEHIND THE ARCHER. ADDITIONAL PERSON IS NOT ALLOWED. PARENTS / COACHES / ARCHERS, PLEASE COOPERATE.
- Official Spotter / Parent need to wear the official Red T-shirt only. TAAT Certified Coaches, can wear their Level 1 / Level 2 official t-shirts. Preferably with Black tracks. Without the official uniform, spotters or parents or coaches, cannot enter the FOP (Field of Play). But they can be there in the spectator area. If you dont have the official spotter t-shirt, please speak with Mr. Dinesh through WhatsApp message only at 9150627135.
- NOTE: Jeans, Denims and Camouflage are strictly NOT ALLOWED inside FOP (Includes Archers, Spotters and Parents). NOT EVEN IN ANY FORM OF ACCESSORIES OR EQUIPMENTS.
- NOTE: Only Sport Shoes are allowed inside FOP. No Slippers / Sandals. This applies to Archers, Spotters (Parent or Coach).
- NOTE: Timing will be strictly followed. Late comers will not be entertained.
- Please come prepared for Rain / Sun:
- Rain proof shoes / Rain coat / Umbrella
- Plastic sheet to cover your archery equipment
- Towel to dry yourselves and the equipment and spare dry clothes.
- Hot or cold water / drink in flask or cool container
- Compound archers: learn to shoot without clarifiers in your peep sight. Water in clarifier: we won't give you time as equipment failure. If you have to use clarifier, please bring wipes to clean instantly.
- Be mentally prepared to shoot in rain / sun.
- Shooting may be briefly stopped only if the rain is "very heavy" and the competition director feels that visibility is zero.
- Please check & reach the venue early (at least 1 hour before the event begins), got lost / did not find venue / heavy traffic are excuses no one will accept.
- FOOD: Lunch is provided only for (1 archer + 1 spotter) by the LOC. They can collect food coupons at the venue. For others and other times like Breakfast, Snacks (morning or evening), or Dinner, you will have to make your own arrangements. Food and Beverage stalls might be available for you to use.
- ACCOMMODATION: All are advised to make your own arrangements for their lodging and local transport.
There is ample parking space inside the campus and opposite to the school for parking all kinds of vehicles.
- Participation certificates (ONLY APPLICABLE TO AAI EVENTS) eligibility is 40% of the total qualification round score. FOR TAAT EVENTS, ONLY MEDALS WILL BE PROVIDED.
- Uniform can be collected at the venue on the 7th March from afternoon or before your event on 8th March. So please plan accordingly to be there at the venue little early before the event starts, so you can collect the uniform, get changed and shoot.
Thanks!
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- Results:
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2025
TAAT - 1st Tamilnadu State Indoor Archery Championships for U-13, U-15, U-18, U-21 and Seniors - 27th and 28th December 2025
TAAT - 18th Tamilnadu State Senior Archery Championship - 12th and 13th November 2025
TAAT - 18th Tamilnadu State Junior Archery Championship - 10th and 11th November 2025
TAAT - 18th Tamilnadu State Sub Junior Archery Championship - 8th and 9th November 2025
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