Did Jyothi and Parneet Shine in the Archery WC Semifinals?
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Synopsis
India's archery stars Jyothi Surekha Vennom and Parneet Kaur have made their mark at the Archery World Cup, reaching the semifinals amid fierce competition. With Jyothi's top qualification score and Parneet's inspiring journey, the stage is set for an exciting showdown. Who will emerge victorious?
Key Takeaways
- Jyothi and Parneet have made significant strides in the Archery World Cup.
- Parneet is on the verge of her first World Cup medal.
- Both athletes showcased remarkable skills in their quarterfinal matches.
- The Indian men's archery team faced tough competition and early exits.
- Recurve teams struggled in their initial rounds.
Madrid, July 11 (NationPress) India's Jyothi Surekha Vennom and Parneet Kaur have successfully secured their places in the compound women's semifinal at the fourth stage of the Archery World Cup for this season.
Jyothi, who excelled in the qualification round, triumphed over Turkish archer Hazal Burun with a score of 147-144 in the quarterfinals, setting up a semifinal showdown against Korea's Han Seungyeon. Meanwhile, Parneet reached her first World Cup semifinal after narrowly defeating Oznur Cure Girdi from Turkey by just one point, ending at 142-141.
As the 2023 Asian Champion, Parneet had previously not medalled individually outside her continent and was absent from the initial three stages of this year’s World Cup series, which took place in Florida, Shanghai, and Antalya.
During Tuesday's 72-arrow qualification round, she scored 702 points, just two points shy of her personal best of 704, and now stands two matches away from clinching her first World Cup medal.
“For me, I focus on taking three steps during my shot. When I’m not shooting and waiting behind the line, I do calligraphy or draw to enhance my focus,” Parneet explained to World Archery.
Kaur's semifinal opponent is the reigning European Champion Gibson, with a potential final (or bronze final) against either Asian Games Champion and teammate Jyothi or Antalya runner-up Han Seungyeon.
In the men's individual competition, top-seeded Rishabh Yadav, Aman Saini, and Priyansh were eliminated in the second round, while Prathamesh Bhalchandra Fuge exited in the first round.
In recurve archery, both men's and women's teams faced disappointing exits in their initial rounds.
The women's team, consisting of Ankita Bhakat, Deepika Kumari, and 15-year-old debutant Gatha Khadake, lost 3-5 to France in their second-round match after entering as the fourth seed.
The men's team, featuring Dhiraj Bommadevara, Rahul Singh, and Neeraj Chauhan, suffered a 2-6 defeat against Brazil.
Point of View
It is essential to recognize the dedication and skill of our archery athletes who are representing India on the world stage. Both Jyothi and Parneet have shown exceptional talent and perseverance, and their journeys inspire future generations in sports. We remain supportive and optimistic about their performances going forward.
NationPress
27/07/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the Indian archers that reached the semifinals?
Jyothi Surekha Vennom and Parneet Kaur have reached the semifinals in the compound women's category at the Archery World Cup.
What were the scores of Jyothi and Parneet in their quarterfinal matches?
Jyothi defeated Hazal Burun 147-144, while Parneet won by a score of 142-141 against Oznur Cure Girdi.
What challenges did Parneet face before this World Cup?
Parneet missed the first three stages of this year's World Cup circuit and had not medalled individually outside Asia prior to this event.
What are the results of the men's individual archers from India?
Top-seeded Rishabh Yadav, Aman Saini, and Priyansh were eliminated in the second round, while Prathamesh Bhalchandra Fuge was knocked out in the first round.
How did the Indian recurve teams perform?
Both the men's and women's recurve teams faced disappointing exits in their opening rounds.
