How Did India's Men’s and Women’s Compound Teams Secure Gold in Shanghai?
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Synopsis
In a thrilling showdown at the Archery World Cup in Shanghai, India's men's and women's teams have secured their places in the finals. With remarkable performances in the semifinals, these talented archers are poised to compete for gold. Join us as we explore their journey to this crucial match and what lies ahead.
Key Takeaways
- India's archery teams have shown remarkable skill in the semifinals.
- Focus on personal performance over competitors is key to their success.
- Preparation and teamwork have been emphasized by the athletes.
- The finals will be a significant test against Mexico.
- Korea set a new world record in the same event.
Shanghai, May 7 (NationPress) The men's and women's teams from India have successfully secured their places in the finals of the compound team event at the second stage of the Archery World Cup following their impressive semifinal victories.
The men's team, featuring the consistently high-performing Abhishek Verma, Ojas Pravin Deotale, and Rishabh Yadav, achieved a narrow victory over Denmark with a score of 232-231 in a tightly contested semifinal.
Having topped the qualification leaderboard with a score of 2134, the men's team enjoyed a first-round bye and commenced their campaign with a quarterfinal victory over Great Britain, finishing 239-232.
Deotale, who secured a bronze at the Central Florida stage one month ago, commended the team for their preparation and determination.
“We’ve trained specifically for the team match to reach the finals. In Florida, we aimed for a different medal color, and this time we succeeded. Verma and Yadav performed excellently. Our focus isn’t on our opponents; it’s solely on delivering our best performance. We are competing against ourselves to achieve the highest scores,” he stated to World Archery.
The women's team, which also received a bye in the opening round after finishing first in qualification with 2114 points, advanced to the gold medal match by defeating Great Britain 232-230, featuring world number one Ella Gibson, following their quarterfinal win against eighth-ranked Kazakhstan with a score of 232-229.
Denmark clinched the bronze in the men’s compound team event, while Turkiye took home third place in the women's competition.
Both the men's and women's teams are set to face Mexico in their respective gold medal matches scheduled for Saturday.
Earlier in the day, Korea shattered the compound men’s team match world record during their first-round encounter against Macao. The trio of Kim Jongho, Choi Eun Gyu, and Choi Yonghee achieved a perfect score, hitting the 10-ring with 100 percent accuracy—24 10s out of 24 arrows—marking a historic first.
This record was previously held by the USA’s Jesse Broadwater, Braden Gellenthien, and compound legend Reo Dee Wilde, who shot just one arrow shy at 239 during the Turin 2011 World Archery Championships.
However, Korea could not maintain their remarkable performance as they were defeated by Mexico, 237-232 in the semifinals, and subsequently lost to Denmark in the bronze medal match.
Point of View
The success of India's archery teams at the Archery World Cup is a testament to the dedication and skill of our athletes. Their ability to focus on personal performance rather than competitors illustrates a commendable mental discipline. As we support them on the global stage, it is crucial to recognize the hard work that has brought them to this point and the pride they bring to our nation.
NationPress
29/06/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What were the scores of the Indian teams in the semifinals?
The men's team narrowly defeated Denmark with a score of 232-231, while the women's team outshot Great Britain, winning 232-230.
Who are the members of the Indian men's team?
The men's team consists of Abhishek Verma, Ojas Pravin Deotale, and Rishabh Yadav.
When will the gold medal matches take place?
The gold medal matches are scheduled for Saturday.
What record did Korea set earlier in the day?
Korea set a world record in the compound men’s team match by achieving 24 10s out of 24 arrows, completing a perfect match.
Who did the Indian teams face in the finals?
Both the men's and women's teams will face Mexico in their respective gold medal matches.
