Earlier in the day, the Indian team breezed past El Salvador with a commanding 235-226 victory in the quarterfinals. The trio’s consistency across ends ensured they never let the momentum slip, laying the foundation for a shot at gold. They will now face 10th seeds Chinese Taipei in the title clash scheduled for Saturday
Rishabh Yadav and Jyothi Surekha Vennam (Photo: @worldarchery/X)
India secured at least one medal at Stage 4 of the Archery World Cup after the top-seeded women’s compound team powered their way into the final on Wednesday.
The formidable trio of Jyothi Surekha Vennam, Parneet Kaur, and 16-year-old debutant Prithika displayed composure and precision to outgun Indonesia 230-226 in the semifinals.
Earlier in the day, the Indian team breezed past El Salvador with a commanding 235-226 victory in the quarterfinals. The trio’s consistency across ends ensured they never let the momentum slip, laying the foundation for a shot at gold. They will now face 10th seeds Chinese Taipei in the title clash scheduled for Saturday.
For Jyothi and Parneet, this run adds another chapter to their growing list of achievements on the world stage. Meanwhile, young Prithika’s calm under pressure on debut promises much for India’s archery future.
However, it was heartbreak for the men’s compound team of Rishabh, Prathamesh Fuge, and Aman Saini, who bowed out in agonising fashion. Facing Mexico in the quarterfinals, the Indian trio lost by a solitary point, 233-234, in a contest that swung on the smallest of margins.
Having topped qualification, expectations were high from the Indian men. They began brightly, edging ahead in the opening end. But a slight dip in the second allowed Mexico to claw back and take the lead. Despite a valiant push in the final end, the Indians couldn’t overturn the deficit, exiting the tournament with a sense of what might have been.
Tuesday had offered a glimpse of India’s prowess as Rishabh and Jyothi dominated individual qualifying. Rishabh’s impressive 716 was a new personal best, just two points shy of the individual world record, while Jyothi’s 715 also marked a career high, securing the top seed in the women’s section.
Their combined brilliance shone brightest in the mixed team event, where the duo shattered the existing world record with a total of 1431, eclipsing the previous benchmark of 1429 set by Denmark at the 2023 European Games. The achievement underscored India’s growing stature in compound archery, with both seasoned campaigners and emerging talents stepping up on the global stage.
Jyothi, already an Asian Games champion, continues to underline her position as one of the sport’s premier archers. Her steady hand and fierce determination have been vital in India’s recent team and individual triumphs.
(With PTI inputs)
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