NEW DELHI: India achieved notable success at the Archery World Cup Stage 2 in Shanghai, securing three medals on Saturday. The team earned a gold in the compound men’s team event, a silver in the women’s team event, and a bronze in the mixed team competition.In the men’s final, Abhishek Verma, Ojas Deotale and Rishabh Yadav secured victory against Mexico with a score of 232-228, displaying steady performance throughout all four ends.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!The women’s compound team, consisting of Jyothi Surekha Vennam, Madhura Dhamangaonkar and Chikitha Taniparthi, earned a silver medal after their 221-234 defeat to Mexico. Despite the substantial margin in the final, the Indian women demonstrated strong capabilities throughout the competition.
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The compound mixed team contributed further to India’s success, with Verma and Madhura securing bronze by defeating Malaysia in the third-place match, despite lower scores.These achievements demonstrate India’s consistent improvement and expanding talent pool in compound archery at international competitions.With compound archery’s scheduled inclusion at Los Angeles 2028 Olympics, featuring one mixed team event, India’s recent performances indicate potential for securing the country’s first Olympic medal in archery.
