Archery World Cup: Prithika Pradeep, 17, wins bronze, India take compound team silver in Madrid
Synopsis
A 17-year-old made her mark on the senior archery circuit in Madrid — Prithika Pradeep won individual bronze and helped India punch above their seventh-seed ranking to reach the women's compound team final. With two recurve medals still possible on Sunday, India's World Cup Stage 4 haul could yet grow.
Key Takeaways
Prithika Pradeep , aged 17 , won the women's individual compound bronze at Archery World Cup Stage 4 in Madrid on 12 July , defeating Turkiye's Hazal Burun 145-142 .
India's women's compound team of Prithika , Jyothi Surekha Vennam , and Chikitha Taniparthi claimed silver, losing the final 232-228 to top-seeded Colombia .
India entered the team event as the seventh seed and beat Denmark , Spain , and third-seeded Korea en route to the final.
Men's compound team of Jadhav , Thirumuru , and Dalal missed bronze by one point, losing 233-232 to Germany .
Kirti Sharma and Dhiraj Bommadevara have two recurve medal chances remaining on Sunday .
Prithika Pradeep, a 17-year-old compound archer from India, delivered a breakthrough performance at Stage 4 of the Archery World Cup in Madrid on Saturday, 12 July, claiming an individual bronze medal and anchoring India's silver-medal run in the women's compound team event. The double-medal showing marks her first World Cup podium appearance on the senior international circuit.
Prithika's Individual Bronze
In the women's individual compound bronze-medal contest, Prithika defeated Turkiye's Hazal Burun 145-142 in a composed display that belied her age. Her route to the medal match included a narrow 144-142 semifinal defeat to Malaysia's Fatin Nurfatehah Mat Salleh, which denied her a shot at gold. The bronze adds to a growing international resume that already includes a silver at the Asian Archery Championships in Dhaka last year, cementing her status as one of India's most promising compound prospects.
India's Women's Compound Team Takes Silver
Earlier in the day, Prithika joined veterans Jyothi Surekha Vennam and Chikitha Taniparthi as India reached the gold medal match of the women's compound team event. The Indian trio ultimately fell 232-228 to top-seeded Colombia — represented by Sara Lopez, Alejandra Usquiano, and Mariana Rodriguez — and settled for silver.
Notably, India had entered the tournament as the seventh seed after posting 1024 in qualification. Their run to the final included wins over Denmark, hosts Spain, and third-seeded Republic of Korea, making the silver all the more significant given the field they navigated.
Men's Compound Events: Heartbreak by Margins
India narrowly missed the podium in the men's compound team event. Sahil Jadhav, Ganesh Mani Ratnam Thirumuru, and Kushal Dalal — the top seeds — lost the bronze medal match to Germany by the slimmest possible margin, 233-232, having earlier exited the semifinals via a shoot-off defeat to Mexico. The mixed compound team also bowed out in the quarter-finals, again to Mexico, in another shoot-off loss.
In individual men's compound, Rishabh Yadav was India's standout performer, reaching the quarter-finals, while Jadhav, Thirumuru, and Dalal exited in the third round.
Recurve Events Still to Come
India's Madrid campaign is not over. On Sunday, Kirti Sharma has advanced to the women's individual recurve semi-finals, and will also partner Dhiraj Bommadevara in the mixed team recurve bronze medal match against Italy. Two more medal opportunities remain for the Indian contingent.
Point of View
In her first podium event, suggests the pipeline is deepening. The near-misses in the men's events — one point against Germany, two shoot-off losses to Mexico — point to a squad capable of medals but still inconsistent under pressure. Sunday's recurve events will tell whether India can convert this into a genuinely historic Stage 4 haul.
NationPress
11 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Prithika Pradeep and what did she win at the Archery World Cup?
Prithika Pradeep is a 17-year-old Indian compound archer who won the women's individual bronze medal at Archery World Cup Stage 4 in Madrid on 12 July, defeating Turkiye's Hazal Burun 145-142. It was her first World Cup podium appearance on the senior circuit.
How did India's women's compound team perform in Madrid?
India's women's compound team of Prithika Pradeep, Jyothi Surekha Vennam, and Chikitha Taniparthi finished as runners-up, losing the gold medal match 232-228 to top-seeded Colombia. They had entered as the seventh seed and beat Denmark, Spain, and third-seeded Korea to reach the final.
Did India win any men's compound medals at Archery World Cup Stage 4?
No. The men's compound team of Sahil Jadhav, Ganesh Mani Ratnam Thirumuru, and Kushal Dalal lost the bronze medal match to Germany by a single point, 233-232. The mixed compound team was eliminated in the quarter-finals by Mexico in a shoot-off.
What medals can India still win at the Madrid Archery World Cup?
India has two recurve medal chances on Sunday. Kirti Sharma has reached the women's individual recurve semi-finals, and she will also partner Dhiraj Bommadevara in the mixed team recurve bronze medal match against Italy.
What is Prithika Pradeep's previous international record?
Prithika Pradeep had previously claimed silver at the Asian Archery Championships in Dhaka. Her bronze at the Madrid World Cup Stage 4 is her first World Cup medal, reinforcing her standing as one of India's top emerging compound archers.
