Deepika Kumari Leads India to First Recurve Gold Since 2021 at World Cup Stage 2

Q2: Where was the Archery World Cup Stage 2 held?
A: In Shanghai, China.

Q3: Who did India defeat in the final?
A: Host nation China.

Q4: What was the score in the shoot-off?
A: India scored 28, China scored 26.

Q5: Who sealed the victory for India?
A: Deepika Kumari, with a final arrow score of nine.

Q6: Which strong team did India beat in the semifinals?
A: South Korea.

Q7: When was India’s last recurve World Cup gold before this?
A: In 2021.

Q8: Name two other Indian medal winners at the same event.
A: Pravin Jadhav (bronze, compound individual) and Sahil Jadhav (bronze, men’s compound).

Q9: Who did Sahil Jadhav defeat in the bronze medal match?
A: Denmark’s Martin Damsbo with a score of 147-144.

Q10: Was this Sahil Jadhav’s first World Cup medal?
A: Yes, it was his first ever World Cup medal.

Exam-Focused Points

• Event:  Archery World Cup Stage 2, Shanghai

• Winning team:  India women’s recurve (Deepika Kumari, Ankita Bhakat, Kumkum Mohod)

• Opponent in final:  China (host nation)

• Result:  India won 5-4 after shoot-off (28-26)

• Deciding arrow:  Deepika Kumari scored 9

• Semifinal upset:  India defeated South Korea (most dominant archery nation)

• First recurve World Cup gold since:  2021

• Other Indian medals:

  • Pravin Jadhav – bronze (compound individual)

  • Sahil Jadhav – bronze (men’s compound)

• Sahil Jadhav’s bronze match:  Defeated Martin Damsbo (Denmark) 147-144

• Key takeaways from victory:  Better pressure handling, team coordination, mental resilience