May 10, 2025: India had a stellar performance at the Archery World Cup Stage 2 in Shanghai, securing three medals, including a gold in the men’s compound team event, a silver in the women’s team event, and a bronze in the mixed team event.
In the men’s team competition, the trio of Abhishek Verma, Ojas Deotale, and Rishabh Yadav defeated Mexico 232-228 in a tense final to win the gold medal. The team displayed consistency across all four ends and showed composure under pressure, ensuring their victory.
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In the women’s compound final, the Indian team, consisting of Jyothi Surekha Vennam, Madhura Dhamangaonkar, and Chikitha Taniparthi, earned a silver medal, although they lost to a dominant Mexican side 221-234. Despite the one-sided outcome, the Indian women displayed promise throughout the tournament, ultimately securing a spot on the podium.
Further adding to India’s medal tally, the mixed team of Abhishek Verma and Madhura Dhamangaonkar bagged bronze after defeating Malaysia in a low-scoring third-place match.
These impressive performances highlight India’s growing strength and consistency in compound archery on the global stage. With compound archery set to make its Olympic debut at Los Angeles 2028, featuring a mixed team event, India’s performance at the World Cup offers promising prospects for an Olympic medal in archery.