Deepika Kumari Wins Silver at 2024 Archery World Cup Final in Mexico
In a remarkable achievement, Deepika Kumari, a four-time Olympian from India, secured the silver medal in the women’s recurve event at the 2024 Archery World Cup Final held on October 20, 2024, in Tlaxcala, Mexico. She faced off against Li Jiaman of China in the final but lost the match 6-0. Li Jiaman, who was part of China’s silver medal-winning team at the Paris 2024 Olympics, claimed the gold.
In her quest for silver, Deepika displayed excellent form throughout the tournament. In the quarter-finals, she achieved a straight-set victory (6-0) against Yang Xiaolei of China. She continued her winning streak in the semi-finals, defeating Alejandra Valencia of Mexico 6-4, securing her spot in the final.
Despite her defeat in the final, this silver medal adds to Deepika’s remarkable track record at the Archery World Cup Finals.
The 2024 silver medal marks Deepika Kumari’s sixth medal at the Archery World Cup Finals. Her previous accomplishments include:
At 30 years old, Deepika remains one of India’s most celebrated archers, continuing to perform at an elite level across multiple international events.
Five Indian archers, including Asian Games champion Jyothi Surekha Vennam, competed in the 2024 Archery World Cup Final. However, Deepika was the only Indian to secure a medal at the event. The others, despite strong performances, were unable to reach the podium.
The 2024 Archery World Cup Final, organized by World Archery, took place on October 19-20, 2024, in Tlaxcala, Mexico. This was the 18th edition of the prestigious event, featuring the world’s top-performing archers from the year.
| Stage | Host | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shanghai, China | April 23-28, 2024 |
| 2 | Yeocheon, South Korea | May 21-26, 2024 |
| 3 | Antalya, Turkiye | June 18-23, 2024 |
| Final | Tlaxcala, Mexico | October 19-20, 2024 |
World Archery is the global governing body for the sport of archery. Established in 1931, its mission is to promote the sport worldwide, ensure fair competition, and manage global archery events like the Archery World Cup and the World Archery Championships.
World Archery’s commitment to the sport is evident through its numerous international events and programs aimed at fostering archery across the globe.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced the resumption of Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations with…
COP29 marked a significant milestone in global efforts to address climate change within the tourism…
Bali is home to a rich cultural heritage that blends Hindu philosophy, local animist traditions,…
India's states are known for their unique identities based on culture, geography, or contributions to…
On November 22, 2024, the Asia Index Private Ltd, a subsidiary of the Bombay Stock…
India's foreign exchange reserves suffered their largest weekly drop on record, falling by $17.76 billion…