India Shines at Archery World Cup 2025 with 7 Medals

India delivered a stellar performance at the Archery World Cup Stage 2 held in Shanghai, clinching a total of seven medals, including two golds, one silver, and four bronze. Star archer Deepika Kumari made a remarkable return to the international podium with her 18th World Cup medal, while Parth Salunkhe, a rising talent, earned his first senior-level bronze, showcasing India’s growing strength and depth in the sport.

Why in News?

The Archery World Cup Stage 2 (May 2025) concluded recently in Shanghai, China, where India’s archery contingent secured 7 medals, marking one of their best-ever finishes at a World Cup stage. The event is significant as it reflects the rising standards of Indian archery ahead of major global competitions like the Paris 2024 Olympics and Asian Archery Championships.

Key Achievements

• Total Medals: 7 (2 Gold, 1 Silver, 4 Bronze)

Deepika Kumari

• Bronze in Women’s Recurve Individual
• Defeated Korea’s Kang Chae-young 7-3
• 18th individual World Cup medal

Parth Salunkhe

• Bronze in Men’s Recurve Individual
• Defeated Baptiste Addis (France) 6-4
• First senior-level medal; U21 World Champion

Compound Events Success

Women’s Compound Individual

• Gold – Madhura Dhamangaonkar defeated Carson Krahe (USA) 139-138

Men’s Compound Team

• Gold – Abhishek Verma, Rishabh Yadav, Ojas Deotale

Women’s Compound Team

• Silver – Jyothi Surekha Vennam, Madhura Dhamangaonkar, Chikitha Taniparthi

Mixed Compound Team

• Bronze – Abhishek Verma & Madhura Dhamangaonkar

Men’s Individual Compound

• Bronze – Rishabh Yadav, beat Kim Jongho (Korea) in shoot-off

Background & Significance

• India’s performance signals a new era of consistency in international archery, especially in compound categories, where Indian archers are showing world-class competence.
• Deepika Kumari continues to solidify her legacy as India’s most successful female archer.
• Parth Salunkhe’s rise reflects India’s successful grassroots and youth development in archery.
• Medals earned are vital for world rankings, Olympic qualification, and boosting morale ahead of major tournaments.