Chapal elected new President in World Archery Asia

Kazi Rajib Uddin Ahmed Chapal has been elected the new President of World Archery Asia (WAA), defeating Thomas Haan of South Korea. The election was held during the Asian Archery Congress at a local hotel in the capital yesterday (8 November 2025). Chapal received 29 votes while his South Korean rival Thomas Haan got nine votes. 

Chapal is not only a keen organizer but also a patron, establishing himself in world archery beyond the borders of Bangladesh.

Chapal, the founding general secretary of Bangladesh Archery Federation, served as a vice-president of World Archery Asia for two terms.