A Resilient Comeback by India’s Top Archer
Deepika Kumari Wins Bronze at Archery World Cup Stage 2, 2025: On May 11, 2025, Deepika Kumari, India’s most decorated recurve archer, clinched a bronze medal at the Archery World Cup Stage 2 in Shanghai. Following her semifinal loss to world No. 1 Lim Sihyeon, Deepika Kumari made a strong comeback, defeating Korea’s Kang Chae Young 7-3 in the bronze medal match. Her performance showcased remarkable resilience, precision, and calmness under pressure.
Highlights from the Match
Deepika’s bronze win was earned through a gritty performance across five sets. After a tied first set, she took the lead in the second. Though Kang equalized in the third, Deepika shot a perfect 30 in the fourth and clinched the final set with a 29. This scoreline marked a major personal and national victory, solidifying India’s rising stature in global archery competitions.
Significance for Indian Archery
Deepika’s win adds to India’s overall tally of six medals at the tournament. Most medals came from the compound category, with Madhura Dhamangankar making headlines for a triple-medal haul. However, Deepika’s bronze in recurve highlights India’s balanced strength across both forms of archery, demonstrating depth and consistency in performance.
India’s Archery Success Grows
This victory is not just an individual milestone for Deepika but also a symbol of India’s growing influence in international archery. It follows her previous semifinal defeat to Lim Sihyeon at the 2023 Yecheon World Cup, showing her ability to learn, adapt, and come back stronger. Her efforts, alongside those of compound archers, are making India a serious contender in upcoming global events, including the Olympics.
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Deepika Kumari Wins Bronze at Archery World Cup Stage 2, 2025:
| Aspect | Details |
| Event | Archery World Cup Stage 2 (Shanghai, May 2025) |
| Medal Won | Bronze in Women’s Recurve Individual |
| Winner | Deepika Kumari |
| Semifinal Opponent | Lim Sihyeon (World No. 1, Korea) |
| Bronze Match Opponent | Kang Chae Young (Korea) |
| Score in Bronze Match | Deepika won 7-3 |
| India’s Total Medal Tally | 6 (5 in compound, 1 in recurve) |
| Other Star Performer | Madhura Dhamangankar (3 medals in compound) |
| Significance | Highlights India’s balanced growth in archery |
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