Sahil opens India’s account at World Cup with bronze

Sahil Jadhav

Reigning World University Games champion Sahil Jadhav clinched his maiden Archery World Cup medal in only his second appearance on the global circuit, winning a bronze in the compound men's event of the World Cup Stage 2 on Saturday.

The 25-year-old archer defeated Denmark's veteran player-cum-coach Martin Damsbo 147-144 in the bronze medal Playoff to secure India's first medal of the ongoing event.

Jadhav was trailing by one point after the opening end as the 40-year-old Damsbo started with three perfect 10s. But the Indian responded strongly in the second end, shooting a perfect 30, while the Dane managed 27, helping Jadhav move ahead 59-57 overall.

From there, Jadhav stayed firmly in control, dropping just two points from his final nine arrows to seal a memorable three-point win.

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