I've always found it weird that India pushed archery so hard (besides the obvious, they are good at it and want more medals).
Honestly, shooting deserves to be included, more so than a bunch of other sports and wrestling, while not as well developed across the Commonwealth, you can at least say it's a mainstay. Archery on the other hand has only been held at two games and it isn't any more relevant to other Commonwealth nations than any other Olympic sport. I'd sooner argue for rowing or sailing to be included. They at least have a strong presence.