Bollywood actor Randeep Hooda and wife Lin Laishram co-own Delhi’s Prithviraj Yodhas team in the Archery Premier League event season

CJ Desk

Bollywood actor Randeep Hooda and his wife, actor and former national-level archer Lin Laishram, are set to foray into sports entrepreneurship as proud co-owners of the Prithviraj Yodhas, Delhi’s franchise in the inaugural Archery Premier League (APL). The 10-day league started on October 2 and will run until October 12, 2025, at the Yamuna Sports Complex.

For Lin Laishram, this venture marks a homecoming to the sport that shaped her childhood. Inspired by her father, former President of the Archery Association (Manipur), Lin began archery at the age of 10, competing in her first Sub-Junior Nationals. She later trained at the Tata Archery Academy, winning multiple medals and claiming the Junior National Championship in 1998. Although an injury curtailed her competitive career, her passion for archery remained strong.

Expressing his excitement, Randeep Hooda said, “Owning a team with Lin is incredibly special. Archery has been a big part of her life, and seeing her return to the sport in this way is heartwarming. Together, we want to support these talented athletes and bring archery closer to audiences across India. Leagues help expose young talent to international players and more competition, creating a larger talent pool to represent India internationally and win more competitions.”

Lin Laishram added, “Archery taught me discipline, patience, and perseverance. Even though I had to leave competitive archery early, my love for the sport never went away. Now, to come back as a team owner and support young archers is a dream come true. I hope we can inspire more people, especially young girls, to pick up the bow and arrow and experience the joy of this sport.”