Did India's Mixed Team Ace the Compound Qualification at the 2025 World Games?
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Synopsis
India's mixed archery team shines at the World Games, with Madhura Dhamangaonkar and Abhishek Verma securing the top seed. As they prepare to face a young Korean duo, the stage is set for an exciting competition. Can they maintain their momentum and clinch victory?
Key Takeaways
- India's mixed archery team is seeded first at the World Games.
- Madhura Dhamangaonkar and Abhishek Verma showcased impressive scores.
- They will face a young Korean pair in the first round.
- Rishabh Yadav and Rakesh Kumar are competing in men's individual events.
- Defending champion Ella Gibson struggles, finishing ninth.
Chengdu (China), Aug 7 (NationPress) The Indian compound archery mixed team, featuring Madhura Dhamangaonkar and seasoned athlete Abhishek Verma, emerged as the top qualifiers, securing the first seed at the World Games held here on Thursday.
Madhura, who triumphed at the World Cup stage in Shanghai earlier this year, dominated the women's category for a significant portion of the afternoon. However, she slipped to third place in the women's individual standings by the end, while Abhishek settled for fifth in the men's individual.
Nonetheless, Madhura's score of 705 in third place, combined with Abhishek's score of 710 in fifth, gives India a total of 1415, placing them in a strong position ahead of the mixed team competition on Friday. They will face the young Korean duo, Moon Yeeun and Lee Eunho, in their opening match.
Another Indian competitor, Parneet Kaur, secured the 12th position in the individual qualifications and will compete against South Africa's Jeanine Van Kradenburg, who finished in 21st place.
In the men's individual category, Rishabh Yadav (707) and Rakesh Kumar (699) ranked 10th and 19th, respectively. Rishabh will commence the main round against America's Riku Van Tonder, while Rakesh faces off against Batuhan Akcaoglu from Turkey.
In other news, Mike Schloesser and Andrea Becerra achieved top seeds in the men's and women's divisions, respectively.
Schloesser, aiming for his inaugural World Games title after a rollercoaster season, scored 715 with 43x. Having won multiple major titles over the years, this marks Schloesser's third attempt at the elusive World Games gold medal. In his last outing at Birmingham 2022, he was eliminated by Abhishek Verma in the quarterfinals.
On the women's side, Mexico's Andrea topped the rankings with a score of 706 and 27x, narrowly ahead of the USA's Alexis Ruiz, who finished second, and India's Madhura in third.
Meanwhile, defending champion Ella Gibson struggled, concluding her session in ninth place with a score of 699. This result necessitates an additional match tomorrow against Namibia's Elisabeth Taljaard.
Point of View
I commend our athletes' dedication and skills, showcasing India's potential on the global stage. Their achievements reflect our nation’s growing prominence in archery, and we should rally behind them as they compete for glory at the World Games.
NationPress
19/08/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the members of India's mixed archery team?
India's mixed archery team consists of Madhura Dhamangaonkar and veteran Abhishek Verma.
What position did Madhura Dhamangaonkar secure in the women's individual section?
Madhura Dhamangaonkar finished third in the women's individual section.
When will India compete in the mixed team competition?
India's mixed team competition is scheduled for Friday.
Who will Rishabh Yadav face in the men's individual main round?
Rishabh Yadav will face America's Riku Van Tonder in the main round.
How did the defending champion Ella Gibson perform?
Defending champion Ella Gibson finished in ninth place and will have to compete in an extra match.
