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Dhiraj, Kumkum stun Olympic champions South Korea to clinch recurve ... Agencies India's Dhiraj Bommadevara and teenager Kumkum Mohod produced a brilliant display to upset reigning Olympic champions South Korea in straight sets and win the recurve mixed team gold at the Archery World Cup Stage 3 here on Sunday. Dhiraj, 24, and 17 year-old Kumkum defeated Oh Ye-jin and Kim Je-deok 5-1 (37-36, 37-36, 39-39), delivering a composed and clinical performance against one of the sport's most formidable teams. The Indian duo held their nerve throughout the final, with Olympian Dhiraj showcasing exceptional composure by shooting perfect 10s with his final two arrows to seal the contest. It was the first World Cup gold medal for both Dhiraj and Kumkum in the mixed team event. Dhiraj, India's top-ranked archer, will be back in action in the individual semifinals as he chases a second medal. Kumkum had earlier tasted success at the Shanghai World Cup Stage 2 last month, where she was part of India's gold medal-winning women's recurve team. Live Events India's last recurve mixed team gold at a World Cup stage came in 2022, incidentally in Antalya , when Ridhi Phor and Tarundeep Rai defeated Gre…

It's Gold! Dhiraj Bommadevara and Kumkum Mohod topple Olympic champions ... SHARE India’s Dhiraj Bommadevara and Kumkum Mohod received the recurve mixed team gold medal at Archery World Cup Stage 3 in Antalya on Sunday, beating reigning Olympic champions South Korea in the ultimate. The Indian pair defeated Oh Ye-jin and Kim Je-deok 5-1 (37-36, 37-36, 39-39) to safe the title. Facing one of many strongest groups in worldwide archery, Dhiraj and Kumkum stayed in management all through the match and made probably the most of key moments. The opening two units had been intently contested, however the Indian duo edged each by a single level to take a 4-0 lead. South Korea fought again in the third set and matched India with a rating of 39-39, incomes one level. However, that was not sufficient to stop India from sealing the gold medal. Dhiraj performed a key function in the ultimate levels of the competition. The 24-year-old Olympian shot excellent 10s along with his ultimate two arrows, serving to India shut out the match and safe victory. The gold medal marked a big achievement for each archers. It was the primary World Cup gold medal in the recurve mixed team occasion for Dhiraj an…

India's women's recurve team beats China in shoot-off to win Archery ... India’s women’s recurve team defeated hosts China in a dramatic shoot-off to clinch gold at the Archery World Cup Stage 2 in Shanghai. Deepika Kumari sealed the victory, while Sahil Jadhav added a bronze medal in the compound competition. Shanghai:India’s women’s recurve team produced a stunning comeback performance to defeat hosts China in a dramatic shoot-off and clinch the gold medal at the Archery World Cup Stage 2 in Shanghai on Sunday. Deepika Kumari, Ankita Bhakat and Kumkum Mohod from India kept their cool in a tense final to edge past China 5-4 (28-26) in the shoot-off and claim India’s first Archery World Cup gold medal since 2021. The match was a see-saw affair with India winning the first set before the Chinese team came back strongly to level the scores and push the match into a shoot-off after the four-set regulation ended level. With the pressure mounting in the decider, the Indian archers came through when it mattered the most. Veteran star Deepika Kumari then stepped up to seal the memorable victory in front of the home crowd, scoring a crucial nine on the final arrow of the shoot-off. T…

India's Recurve Queens Stun China to Win Historic World Cup Gold in ... 11 May 2026 Image Source ArcheryWorldCup2026AnkitaBhakatKumkumMohodArcheryGoldDeepikaKumari Indian archery scripted one of its most thrilling victories in recent years as the women’s recurve team defeated hosts China in a dramatic shoot-off to win gold at the Archery World Cup Stage 2 in Shanghai on Sunday. The trio of Deepika Kumari, Ankita Bhakat and 17-year-old Kumkum Mohod held their nerves under immense pressure to secure a 5-4 victory after an intense final that went right down to the wire. The victory marked India’s first Archery World Cup gold medal since 2021 and announced the return of Indian recurve archery on the global stage in emphatic fashion. But what made the triumph even more remarkable was the path India took to reach the top. Before overcoming China in the final, the Indian team had already stunned 10-time Olympic champions South Korea in the semifinals — a result that sent shockwaves through the archery world. The gold medal clash against China was everything a major final should be—tense, emotional and unpredictable. India started strongly and claimed the opening set, but the youn…

India women's recurve team beats China in shoot-off to win Archery ... India’s women’s recurve team produced a stunning comeback under pressure to defeat hosts China in a dramatic shoot-off and win the gold medal at Stage 2 of the Archery World Cup in Shanghai on Sunday. The trio of Deepika Kumari, Ankita Bhakat and teenage sensation Kumkum Mohod overcame the home side 5-4 after prevailing 28-26 in the tie-breaker following a fiercely contested final that ended 4-4 after regulation. The triumph carried extra significance for the Indian side, which had earlier knocked out powerhouse South Korea — winners of 10 Olympic gold medals in the discipline — in the semifinals. It marked India’s first women’s recurve team title at a World Cup event since 2021. Deepika, a veteran of India’s successful World Cup campaigns in Guatemala City and Paris in 2021, added another milestone to her decorated career, claiming her seventh World Cup team gold medal overall. The medal also ended a three-year wait for the Indian women’s recurve team at the World Cup level, with their previous podium finish coming in Paris in 2023. India’s medal tally in Shanghai had already begun on a positive note after …

It's gold! Dheeraj Bommadevara and Kumkum Mohammed topple Olympic ... SHARE Indians Dheeraj Bommadevara and Kumkum Mohammed won the mixed team gold medal at the third round of the Shooting World Cup in Antalya on Sunday, defeating defending Olympic champions South Korea in the final. The Indian duo defeated Oh Ye Jin and Kim Ji Duk 5-1 (37-36, 37-36, 39-39) to secure the title. Facing one of the strongest teams in international shooting, Dheeraj and Kumkum maintained their control throughout the match and made the most of crucial moments. The competition was close in the opening two sets, but the Indian duo edged both by one point to take a 4-0 lead. South Korea responded in the third group and beat India 39-39 and got one point. But that was not enough to prevent India from getting the gold medal. Dheeraj played a key role in the final stages of the competition. The 24-year-old Olympian fired 10 perfect shots with his final two arrows, helping India close out the match and secure victory. The gold medal was a huge achievement for both shooters. This was the first World Cup gold medal in the repeated mixed team event for 17-year-old Dheeraj and Kumkum. The win was India’s second v…

Dhiraj, Kumkum stun Olympic champions South Korea to clinch recurve ... Sports Dhiraj, Kumkum stun Olympic champions South Korea to clinch recurve mixed team gold in Antalya PTI 14 Jun 2026 14:40 IST Follow Us New Update Antalya (Turkey), Jun 14 (PTI) India's Dhiraj Bommadevara and teenager Kumkum Mohod produced a brilliant display to upset reigning Olympic champions South Korea in straight sets and win the recurve mixed team gold at the Archery World Cup Stage 3 here on Sunday. Dhiraj, 24, and 17 year-old Kumkum defeated Oh Ye-jin and Kim Je-deok 5-1 (37-36, 37-36, 39-39), delivering a composed and clinical performance against one of the sport's most formidable teams. The Indian duo held their nerve throughout the final, with Olympian Dhiraj showcasing exceptional composure by shooting perfect 10s with his final two arrows to seal the contest. It was the first World Cup gold medal for both Dhiraj and Kumkum in the mixed team event. Dhiraj, India's top-ranked archer, will be back in action in the individual semifinals as he chases a second medal. Kumkum had earlier tasted success at the Shanghai World Cup Stage 2 last month, where she was part of India's gold medal-winning women's…

India women stun hosts China to win World Cup recurve team gold Mumbai:In many Olympic sports, defeating the Chinese in their den is considered among the most monumental of challenges. The crowd unabashedly screams for their own, the field of play turns into a cauldron, the players up against it can often feel shaken by it. It’s just the kind of external variable that has impacted Indian archers in big events in the past, largely negatively. And it’s something the recurve women’s team had to front up with again on Sunday in a high-pressure World Cup Stage 2 final inside Shanghai’s Yuanshen Stadium. “More than 200 people had packed the arena, and almost everyone was cheering loudly for their team,” Prafull Dange, coach of the women’s team at this event, told HT from Shanghai. “I just told our players to close the ears, shut out the noise, and focus on shooting the arrows.” The trio of Deepika Kumari, Ankita Bhakat and Kumkum Mohod did that well enough and long enough to earn a World Cup gold. The Indians held their nerve and edged past China’s Zhu Jingyi, Huang Yuwei and Yu Qi 5-4 in a shoot-off (28-26) from being all square at 4-4 after four sets. Not since 2021, in Paris, has…

Arhery: Dhiraj, Kumkum topple Olympic champions to win gold in World Cup Facing one of the strongest teams in international archery, Dhiraj and Kumkum stayed in control throughout the match and made the most of key moments.

Dhiraj, Kumkum stun Olympic champions South Korea to win Archery World ... A ntalya: Indian recurve archers continued their resurgence on the world stage as Olympian Dhiraj Bommadevara and teenage sensation Kumkum Mohod delivered a fearless display, upsetting Olympic champions South Korea and clinching the recurve mixed team gold medal at the Archery World Cup Stage 3 in Antalya on Sunday. Advertisement The Indian duo beat Kim Je-deok and Oh Ye-jin 5-1 (37-36, 37-36, 39-39) in a thrilling final, showing impressive composure and determination against one of the most successful teams in world archery. For Dhiraj, 24, and 17-year-old Kumkum, there was no sign of intimidation against the Korean team, which included Kim, an Olympic gold medallist from Tokyo, alongside An San and a member of South Korea's gold-winning men's team for the Paris Olympics. IANS Dhiraj Bommadevara stays in race to win two medals at Archery World Cup