India made a significant mark at the Archery World Cup 2025, with its athletes securing an impressive total of seven medals, showcasing the nation’s growing strength in archery. The competition, held at the Archery World Cup Stage 2 in Shanghai, saw India excel in both the compound and recurve categories, underscoring the country's rising prominence in the global archery arena.
Medal Breakdown
Compound Category:
India dominated the compound events with a total of five medals, including two gold, one silver, and two bronze.
- Madhura Dhamangaonkar made headlines with her first individual World Cup gold medal, a remarkable achievement in her career.
- The men's compound team also shone brightly, securing a gold medal, proving India's strength in compound archery.
Recurve Category:
In the recurve events, Deepika Kumari and Parth Salunkhe claimed bronze medals, showcasing their resilience and skill.
- Kumari, after facing a tough semifinal loss, came back strongly to secure her place on the podium.
- Salunkhe, competing in his first World Cup, displayed great tenacity and determination to win the bronze medal.