HDH-ASEAN Historical Archery Continental Championships 2026

UNITY IN TRADITION. STRENGTH IN HERITAGE.

ORGANISED BY

HDH Archery Malaysia

IN COLLABORATION WITH
• Muzium Negara Malaysia
• Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur (DBKL)
• Kelab Pemanah DBKL
• Persatuan Memanah Tradisional Kuala Lumpur (PMTKL)

SANCTIONED BY
HDH International Archery Association (HDH-IAA)

CHAMPIONSHIP HIGHLIGHTS

Historical Archery Championship
• 36 Checkpoints
• Distances from 5m to 35m
• HDH Historical Targets
• 3D Targets
• Hunting Targets

Long Distance Shooting Championship
• HDH-IAA Long Distance Target Shooting Format
• Five Target Stations (40m–145m)
• Ascending & Descending Distance Sequence
• 40m → 60m → 80m → 110m → 145m → 110m → 80m → 60m → 40m

Pahlawan Games Championship
• Urban Heritage Edition
• Five Historical Challenge Stations Across Kuala Lumpur
• Historical, 3D & Hunting Archery Challenges
• Heritage Missions & Cultural Exploration

Additional Programmes
• PANGKAS Exhibition Championship
• Country Pavilion Programme
• Academic Showcase
• Historical Archery Development Forum
• ASEAN Heritage Exchange Sessions
• HDH-IAA Judges Candidate Development Programme
• Optional Flight Shooting Exhibition Event

CHAMPIONSHIP EVENTS

A. HISTORICAL ARCHERY CHAMPIONSHIP

The flagship event of the championship conducted under HDH-IAA regulations.

Format
• 36 Checkpoints
• Distances ranging from 5m to 35m
• Qualification Round
• Elimination Round
• Finals
• Team Events (subject to participation)

Equipment Types
• Historical Bow Modern Material
• Historical Bow Natural Material
• Hunting Bow
• Blowpipe

Target Types
• HDH Historical Targets
• 3D Targets
• Hunting Targets
Target presentations may vary in size, angle, visibility, and shooting position in accordance with HDH-IAA Rules and Regulations.

Championship Objective
To identify the best all-round Historical Archer through a balanced test of traditional archery skills across varying distances, target types, and shooting conditions.

Date & Venue
17 -18 November 2026, Taman Rimba Kiara (TRK)

B. LONG DISTANCE SHOOTING CHAMPIONSHIP

The Long Distance Shooting Championship is conducted in accordance with the HDH-IAA Long Distance Target Shooting Rules and is designed to test an archer's ability to judge distance, control elevation, manage arrow trajectory, and maintain consistency across extended ranges.

Format
• Five (5) Target Stations
• Distances ranging from 40 metres to 145 metres
• Ascending and Descending Shooting Sequence
• Qualification Round
• Finals Round

HDH-IAA Long Distance Target Shooting Format
Archers will shoot a series of targets positioned at progressively increasing distances before returning through the same distances in descending order.

The standard HDH-IAA Long Distance Target Shooting format consists of:
40m → 60m → 80m → 110m → 145m → 110m → 80m → 60m → 40m

This ascending and descending sequence is designed to test:
• Distance Judgement
• Shooting Consistency
• Arrow Trajectory Management
• Elevation Control
• Long-Range Accuracy

Championship Objective
To identify archers with superior long-distance shooting skills through a balanced test of precision, consistency, and adaptability across multiple target distances.

Date & Venue
17 -18 November 2026, Taman Rimba Kiara (TRK)

C. PAHLAWAN GAMES CHAMPIONSHIP

Urban Heritage Edition – Kuala Lumpur 2026

The Pahlawan Games Championship is a uniquely ASEAN archery challenge inspired by historical warriors, cultural exploration, heritage appreciation, and practical archery skills. Drawing inspiration from the successful Pahlawan Archery Challenge series, this Urban Heritage Edition combines Historical Archery, 3D Archery, Hunting Archery, and heritage exploration into a single championship experience. Participants will compete across five (5) thematic challenge stations located within Kuala Lumpur's heritage corridor. Inspired by adventure-race concepts, participants and teams will navigate between locations while completing archery-related tasks and heritage missions.

Challenge Elements
• Historical Archery Targets
• Heritage Interpretation Challenges
• Team-Based Missions
• Navigation & Discovery Activities
• Special Warrior Challenges

Championship Objective
To identify the most versatile and adaptable archer through a combination of:
• Archery Skill
• Teamwork
• Strategy
• Problem Solving
• Cultural Awareness
• Physical Endurance
• Heritage Appreciation

Venue
Muzium Negara & Kuala Lumpur Heritage Corridor*

D. PANGKAS EXHIBITION CHAMPIONSHIP

Traditional Archery Heritage Game

PANGKAS is a traditional archery strategy game created by Yeop Mahidin and developed as a unique heritage-based archery discipline combining precision shooting, tactical decision-making, and team strategy. As part of the HDH-ASEAN Historical Archery Continental Championships 2026, PANGKAS will be featured as an official Exhibition Championship and ASEAN Heritage Demonstration Event.

Format
• Exhibition Championship Format
• Individual and Team Demonstrations
• Introduction to PANGKAS Rules and Gameplay
• Public Participation Opportunities

Championship Objective
To introduce participants and visitors to innovative traditional archery games originating from ASEAN while encouraging cultural exchange, heritage preservation, and friendly competition.

Heritage Significance
PANGKAS represents the evolution of traditional archery beyond target shooting by combining:
• Archery Accuracy
• Tactical Planning
• Team Coordination
• Decision Making
• Heritage Appreciation

Venue
Taman Rimba Kiara (TRK)

Schedule
The PANGKAS Exhibition Championship is expected to be conducted alongside the Historical Archery Championship and Long Distance Shooting Championship programme.

CHAMPIONSHIP VENUES

MUZIUM NEGARA• Accreditation Centre
• Opening Ceremony
• Academic Showcase
• Historical Archery Development Forum
• ASEAN Heritage Exchange Sessions
• Pahlawan Games Championship
• Awards Ceremony
• Gala Dinner
• Official Closing Ceremony

TAMAN RIMBA KIARA• Historical Archery Championship
• Long Distance Shooting Championship
• PANKAS Exhibition Championship
• Country Pavilion Programme
• ASEAN Friendship Programme
 

COUNTRY PAVILION PROGRAMME

Participating countries with more than ten (10) registered participants may apply for a dedicated Country Pavilion, subject to venue capacity and Organising Committee approval.

Country Pavilions may showcase:
• National Heritage
• Traditional Archery Culture
• Traditional Costumes
• Traditional Crafts
• Tourism Promotion

ASEAN HERITAGE PASS

The ASEAN Heritage Pass is a special visitor programme designed to provide an immersive experience of the HDH-ASEAN Historical Archery Continental Championships 2026. More than a spectator ticket, the ASEAN Heritage Pass offers visitors the opportunity to engage with international archers, explore ASEAN cultural displays, participate in heritage activities, and experience the unique atmosphere of a continental historical archery championship.

Pass Price
€20 (Approximately RM100)

Validity
17–19 November 2026
Taman Rimba Kiara
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Pass Holder Benefits
• Official ASEAN Heritage Pass Lanyard
• Official Event Goodie Bag
• Access to Championship Spectator Areas
• Access to ASEAN Country Pavilions
• Access to Selected Restricted Areas
• Access to Demonstrations and Exhibitions
• Participation in Selected Pocket Activities and Challenges
• Opportunities to Meet International Archers and Teams
• Access to Heritage and Cultural Showcases
• Cultural Exchange Activities
• Access to Selected Workshops and Educational Activities *
   *(Subject to Availability)

Historical Attire Encouraged

Visitors are strongly encouraged to attend in historical, traditional, indigenous, ethnic, cultural, or heritage-inspired attire representing their own nation, culture, or historical period.

Special recognition may be presented for:
• Best ASEAN Historical Attire
• Best International Historical Attire
• Best Family Historical Attire
• Best Youth Historical Attire
• People's Choice Historical Attire
 

Welcome to Kuala Lumpur
The Heart of ASEAN Awaits You

As the proud host city of the HDH-ASEAN Historical Archery Continental Championships 2026, Kuala Lumpur welcomes archers, families, officials, and visitors from around the world to experience one of Southeast Asia's most vibrant and culturally diverse destinations. Strategically located at the heart of ASEAN, Kuala Lumpur is one of Asia's most accessible cities, served by Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and connected to major destinations across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and beyond. Visitors can enjoy a modern and affordable transportation network, including MRT, LRT, rail services, and e-hailing options, making travel throughout the city easy and convenient.

Renowned as a food paradise, Kuala Lumpur offers an extraordinary culinary experience with Malay, Chinese, Indian, Indigenous, Middle Eastern, and international cuisines available throughout the city. From traditional street food to world-class dining, there is something for every taste and budget.

Kuala Lumpur is also a city where heritage meets modernity. Iconic landmarks, museums, cultural districts, places of worship, traditional markets, and modern skyscrapers stand side by side, reflecting Malaysia's rich multicultural identity and making the city an ideal setting for an international Historical Archery gathering.

Experience History. Celebrate Heritage. Discover Kuala Lumpur.

For archers, Malaysia is home to a thriving archery community, with numerous clubs, coaches, traditional bowyers, and historical archers actively promoting the sport. Participants will have opportunities to connect with local archers, exchange knowledge, and experience Malaysia's growing Historical Archery movement.

Families traveling with participants will find plenty to enjoy, including the Petronas Twin Towers, Batu Caves, Muzium Negara, shopping districts, parks, cultural attractions, and the championship's ASEAN Heritage Pass activities, Country Pavilion Programme, demonstrations, and workshops. 

Combining modern infrastructure, cultural diversity, warm hospitality, affordability, and a passion for archery, Kuala Lumpur offers an unforgettable experience for competitors and visitors alike.

The Organising Committee wishes to express its sincere appreciation to all government agencies, strategic partners, sports organisations, heritage institutions, volunteers, sponsors, and supporters whose contributions help make this championship possible.

Special thanks to:

• Kementerian Belia dan Sukan Malaysia (KBS)
• Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur (DBKL)
• Jabatan Muzium Malaysia
• Jabatan Belia dan Sukan Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur (JBSWPKL)
• Muzium Negara
• Kelab Pemanah DBKL
• Persatuan Memanah Tradisional Kuala Lumpur (PMTKL)
• HDH International Archery Association (HDH-IAA)
• Participating National Associations and Federations
• Volunteers, Officials, Sponsors and Supporters

We look forward to welcoming you to Malaysia for the inaugural HDH-ASEAN Historical Archery Continental Championships 2026. Together, we celebrate heritage, strengthen friendship, and build the future of Historical Archery in ASEAN.

Memanah Warisan Menyatukan ASEAN
Historical Archery Unites ASEAN
 

IMPORTANT NOTICE
The Organising Committee reserves the right to amend schedules, venues, competition formats, and programme details where necessary.