<p><strong>The LA2028 Olympic Qualifying Framework for Archery, Explained:&nbsp;Quotas, Changes &amp; Compound</strong></p><br><p>In 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.</p><br><p>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.</p><br><p>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.</p><br><p>This episode is the much-awaited summary many have been waiting for.</p><br><p>00:00 What’s New in the LA 2028 Olympic Archery Pathway</p><p>01:25 The Big Picture</p><p>04:34 Compound Mixed Team &amp; and the Recurve Trade-Off</p><p>05:42 How Olympic Quota Spots Work</p><p>09:21 Recurve Team Qualification</p><p>12:12 Continental Games Explained</p><p>13:20 Individual Recurve Pathway</p><p>15:35 Compound Mixed Team Qualification</p><p>18:52 Minimum Qualification Scores (MQS)</p><p>21:27 When the Race to LA Starts</p><p>24:21 Key Takeaways &amp; Planning</p><p>26:34 For Developing Archers</p><p>28:13 Why “Good Experience” Can Backfire</p><p>31:49 Smart Progression: Choosing Events, Setting Goals &amp; Finding Official Info</p><p>33:57 Recap &amp; What’s Next</p><p>35:29 Outro</p><br><p><strong>Official Documents &amp; Organizations</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://stillmed.olympics.com/media/Documents/Olympic-Games/LA28/ARC-LA28-Qualification-System.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>LA2028 Official Qualification Framework</strong></a><strong>:</strong> The primary IOC document detailing the pathway to the Games for Archery</li><li><a href="https://www.olympics.com/ioc" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>International Olympic Committee (IOC)</strong></a><strong>:</strong> The governing body of the Olympic Games</li><li><a href="https://www.worldarchery.sport/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>World Archery</strong></a><strong>:</strong> The international Archery federation responsible for updating quota spot tallies and news articles</li><li><strong>National Olympic Committees (NOCs):</strong> The organizations that own the "Golden Ticket" quota spots (e.g., the <a href="https://olympic.ca/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Canadian Olympic Committee</a>)</li></ul><p><strong>Major Qualifying Events</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.worldarchery.sport/news/201486/medellin-awarded-2027-world-archery-championships-first-ever-south-america" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>2027 Hyundai World Archery Championships</strong></a><strong>:</strong> Taking place in Medellin, Colombia; the first major opportunity for team and individual quotas</li><li><strong>Continental Games (2026-2027):</strong> Multi-sport events offering Olympic qualification for Europe, Asia, the Americas, Africa, and Oceania</li><li><strong>Final Qualifying Tournament (FQT):</strong> The last chance to earn spots, held just weeks before the 2028 Opening Ceremony</li></ul><p><strong>Youth Development Benchmarks</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.olympics.com/fr/dakar-2026/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Youth Olympic Games (YOG)</strong></a><strong>:</strong> Recommended for archers under 21 as a developmental milestone.</li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Archery_Youth_Championships" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>World Archery Youth Championships (WAYC)</strong></a><strong>:</strong> A key event for Archers to gain international experience</li></ul><p><strong>Minimum Qualification Scores (MQS)</strong></p><p>Archers must achieve these benchmarks during a 720 round at a World Archery registered event to be eligible for consideration:</p><p><strong>Recurve Men</strong> | 70 meters | 650</p><p><strong>Recurve Women</strong> | 70 meters | 620</p><p><strong>Compound Men</strong> | 50 meters | 690</p><p><strong>Compound Women</strong> | 50 meters | 670</p><p>&nbsp;</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>