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India Ends Archery World Cup Stage 2 with Seven Medals, Highlighting Compound Archery Dominance

A stellar performance in Shanghai saw India claim five compound medals, including Madhura Dhamangaonkar's individual gold, and two recurve bronzes from Deepika Kumari and Parth Salunkhe.

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Overview

  • India's compound men's team secured gold with a 232–228 victory over Mexico, while the women's team earned silver after a 221–234 loss in the final.
  • Madhura Dhamangaonkar marked her return to international archery with three medals, including her first individual World Cup gold in the compound category.
  • The compound mixed team of Abhishek Verma and Madhura Dhamangaonkar added a bronze medal by defeating Malaysia in a third-place playoff.
  • Recurve archers Deepika Kumari and Parth Salunkhe each claimed bronze medals after semifinal losses, capping India's campaign with strong individual showings.
  • India's seven-medal haul underscores growing depth in compound archery, a promising sign as the discipline prepares for its Olympic debut in 2028.