World Archery announces new Commonwealth Games Committee members in Lausanne, Switzerland
World Archery has officially confirmed five new appointments to its Commonwealth Games Committee, signaling a push for global representation ahead of future international competitions.
In a letter dated May 15, 2026, addressed to Committee Chairman Mr. Robert Fiddyment, World Archery Secretary General Raul Calin signed on behalf of the federation finalised the roster selected by the World Archery Executive Board (WAEB).
The newly appointed committee members one each representing their continent bring a diverse range of international expertise to the table. They are;
Mr. Mohammed Baba Abdullahi who doubles as the Deputy Sec-Geeral of Nigeria’s Olympic Committee
Mr. Karl Balisch (Archery Canada)
Ms. Trina Roberts
Ms. Ainsley Ward (Scottish Archery) and
Mr. Virendra Sachdeva (Delhi Archery Association / India).
In addition to the five members, World Archery confirmed that Mr. Juan Carlos Holgado will continue to serve as the official federation liaison staff member for the committee.
”We look forward to these individuals contributing to the activities on your committee,” Calin stated in the official correspondence, underscoring the federation’s confidence in the new lineup to drive the development and integration of archery within the Commonwealth Games framework.
The appointments come at a crucial time as the federation continues to advocate for archery’s prominent inclusion in upcoming Commonwealth sports programs, ensuring top-tier technical oversight and governance from seasoned global administrators.
