India Wins 8 Medals, Including 5 Gold, at the Shanghai Archery World Cup
Overview of India's Success at the Archery World Cup
The Indian contingent achieved remarkable success at the 18th Archery World Cup 2024 in Shanghai, winning a total of eight medals, including five gold, two silver, and one bronze. This achievement underscores India's growing prowess in the sport of archery and highlights the talent of its archers on the global stage.
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| India won eight medals including 5 gold in Shanghai Archery World Cup |
Historic Gold in Men's Recurve Team Event
The Indian men's recurve team, consisting of Dheeraj Bommadevara, Tarundeep Rai, and Praveen Jadhav, made history by defeating the defending Olympic champions from South Korea to claim gold in the recurve men's team event. This victory marked India's first gold medal in the men's recurve team event at the Archery World Cup in 14 years, breaking a longstanding drought.
The Indian men's recurve team demonstrated exceptional skill and composure throughout the competition, overcoming formidable opponents to secure the top spot. This historic win is a testament to their dedication and hard work.
Hat-Trick of Gold for Jyothi Surekha Vennam
Jyothi Surekha Vennam, an Asian Games champion and world No. 3 from Andhra Pradesh, achieved a hat-trick of gold medals in the compound event at the Shanghai Archery World Cup. She won gold in the individual, women's team, and mixed team events, showcasing her exceptional talent and versatility.
In the 19th Hangzhou Asian Games, Jyothi had previously achieved a hat-trick of gold medals by winning the compound individual event, women's team, and mixed team event. Her consistent success in high-level competitions cements her status as one of India's top archers.
Other Winners and Notable Performances
Apart from Jyothi's outstanding performance, other Indian archers also made significant contributions to the medal count. Here is a summary of India's medalists at the Shanghai Archery World Cup 2024:
- Gold Medal - Men's Recurve Team: Tarundeep Rai, Mrinal Chauhan, Praveen Jadhav, Dheeraj Bommadevara.
- Gold Medal - Women's Compound Team: Avneet Kaur, Preneet Kaur, Aditi Gopichand Swamy, Jyothi Surekha Vennam.
- Gold Medal - Men's Compound Team: Riyansh, Prathamesh Phuge, Abhishek Verma, Rajat Chauhan.
- Gold Medal – Mixed Compound Team: Jyothi Surekha Vennam and Abhishek Verma.
- Silver Medal - Men's Compound Individual: Priyansh.
- Silver Medal - Women's Individual Recurve: Deepika Kumari.
Upcoming Archery World Cup Events
The Shanghai Archery World Cup Stage-1 took place from 23 to 28 April 2024 in Shanghai, China. It is the first of four World Cup events organized by World Archery in 2024. The upcoming World Cup events are scheduled as follows:
- 21-26 May in Yecheon, South Korea.
- 18-23 June in Antalya, Turkey.
- The final event on 19-20 October in Tlaxcala, Mexico.
Conclusion
India's outstanding performance at the Shanghai Archery World Cup 2024, with eight medals including five gold, is a significant achievement that underscores the talent and potential of Indian archers. These successes highlight India's growing strength in archery and set the stage for further achievements in upcoming competitions and beyond.
