Did Jyothi Surekha Vennam Make History with Bronze Medal?

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Key Takeaways
- Jyothi Surekha Vennam: First Indian woman to win a medal at the Archery World Cup Final.
- Historic Bronze: Achieved by defeating top competitors, showcasing exceptional skill.
- Strong Performance: Scored 15 consecutive tens in the bronze medal match.
- National Pride: Her victory inspires future generations of athletes in India.
Nanjing (China), Oct 18 (NationPress) Celebrated Indian archer Jyothi Surekha Vennam made history on Saturday by becoming the first Indian female compound archer to secure a medal at the Archery World Cup Final, taking home the bronze.
Seeded third, Jyothi delivered an impressive performance, defeating second seed Ella Gibson with a score of 150-145, hitting tens on all 15 arrows.
The Asian Games champion commenced her journey with a strong 143-140 victory over America’s Alexis Ruiz in the quarterfinals. Unfortunately, in the semifinals, she narrowly lost to world number one Andrea Becerra from Mexico, finishing 143-145 in a tightly contested match.
However, Jyothi made a remarkable comeback in the bronze medal match, scoring 15 consecutive 10s over five ends to overpower Gibson and conclude her campaign with excellence.
Currently ranked third in the women’s compound category, Jyothi earned her spot in the individual event in Nanjing based on her world ranking. This event marked her third participation at the World Cup Final, having previously competed in Tlaxcala (2022) and Hermosillo (2023).
In the women’s compound category, fellow Indian archer Madhura Dhamangaonkar faced an early exit, losing 142-145 to Mexico’s Mariana Bernal in the first round.
Meanwhile, Rishabh Yadav, who recently claimed the compound mixed team title at Auburndale, is set to compete in the men's compound event. He will face Kim Jongho of South Korea in the quarterfinal later today.
Jyothi and Rishabh, who partnered to win the compound mixed team event in Auburndale this year, qualified for the individual events in Nanjing through their respective rankings.
All archers participating in the World Cup Final earned their spots by either winning one of the four World Cup stages held in Auburndale, Shanghai, Antalya, and Madrid or through World Cup rankings.
This year, India amassed a total of 14 medals, including three gold, four silver, and seven bronze from the four Archery World Cup stages. However, Madhura Dhamangaonkar secured India’s only individual gold.