The LA2028 Olympic Qualifying Framework for Archery, Explained: Quotas, Changes & Compound

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.

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 Pathway

01:25 The Big Picture

04:34 Compound Mixed Team & and the Recurve Trade-Off

05:42 How Olympic Quota Spots Work

09:21 Recurve Team Qualification

12:12 Continental Games Explained

13:20 Individual Recurve Pathway

15:35 Compound Mixed Team Qualification

18:52 Minimum Qualification Scores (MQS)

21:27 When the Race to LA Starts

24:21 Key Takeaways & Planning

26:34 For Developing Archers

28:13 Why “Good Experience” Can Backfire

31:49 Smart Progression: Choosing Events, Setting Goals & Finding Official Info

33:57 Recap & What’s Next

35:29 Outro

Official Documents & Organizations

• LA2028 Official Qualification Framework: The primary IOC document detailing the pathway to the Games for Archery
• International Olympic Committee (IOC): The governing body of the Olympic Games
• World Archery: The international Archery federation responsible for updating quota spot tallies and news articles
• National Olympic Committees (NOCs): The organizations that own the "Golden Ticket" quota spots (e.g., the Canadian Olympic Committee)

Major Qualifying Events

• 2027 Hyundai World Archery Championships: Taking place in Medellin, Colombia; the first major opportunity for team and individual quotas
• Continental Games (2026-2027): Multi-sport events offering Olympic qualification for Europe, Asia, the Americas, Africa, and Oceania
• Final Qualifying Tournament (FQT): The last chance to earn spots, held just weeks before the 2028 Opening Ceremony

Youth Development Benchmarks

• Youth 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 experience

Minimum 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 | 650

Recurve Women | 70 meters | 620

Compound Men | 50 meters | 690

Compound Women | 50 meters | 670

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