Current Affairs-Topics

India Shines at Archery World Cup 2024 in Antalya

India's Dhiraj Bommadevara secured two bronze medals in recurve events at the Archery World Cup 2024 Stage 3 in Antalya, Turkey.

Dhiraj Bommadevara's Dual Bronze Success

22-year-old Dhiraj Bommadevara emerged as a standout performer for India at the Archery World Cup 2024 Stage 3 in Antalya, Turkey, securing two bronze medals in recurve events. In the individual recurve playoff, Bommadevara, who has already qualified for the 2024 Paris Olympics, defeated Italy's Olympic medalist Mauro Nespoli with a score of 7-3. His journey to the bronze saw him face tough competition from two-time Olympic gold medalist Kim Woojin of South Korea in the semifinals.

Bommadevara's success continued in the mixed recurve event, where he partnered with Bhajan Kaur. The duo clinched bronze by overcoming the Mexican pair of Alejandra Valencia and Matias Grande with a score of 5-3 in the playoff match.

Adding to India's medal tally, 21-year-old Priyansh secured a silver in the men's individual compound event. He faced stiff competition from World No. 1 Mike Schloesser of the Netherlands in the final, ultimately finishing second but showcasing his potential on the international stage.

Women's Team Dominance

The Indian women's compound team continued their remarkable winning streak at the Antalya event. The trio of Aditi Swami, Jyothi Surekha Vennam, and Parneet Kaur secured their third consecutive gold medal of the season, triumphing over the Estonian team in the final.

This victory marks an impressive run for the team:

  • Third gold in the 2024 World Cup series (following wins in Shanghai and Yecheon)
  • Fourth straight World Cup Stage gold (including their 2023 Stage 4 victory in Paris)

Their consistent performance underscores India's growing prowess in compound archery on the global stage.

Archery World Cup 2024 Overview

The Antalya event, held from June 18-23, 2024, was the third stage of the 18th Archery World Cup. The tournament structure for 2024 includes four stages:

  • Stage 1: April 23-28, Shanghai, China
  • Stage 2: May 21-26, Yecheon, South Korea
  • Stage 3: June 18-23, Antalya, Turkey
  • Final: October 19-20, Tlaxcala, Mexico

Organized by World Archery, the global governing body for archery, this annual competition serves as a crucial platform for athletes to gain international experience and measure themselves against top global competitors.

Significance of India's Performance

India's success at the Antalya World Cup stage, finishing with a total of four medals (one gold, one silver, and two bronze), highlights the country's growing strength in archery. The performances across different events and categories demonstrate the depth of talent and the effectiveness of India's archery programs.

As the archery world looks ahead to the 2024 Paris Olympics, these results bode well for India's medal prospects. For young archers like Bommadevara and Priyansh, these achievements will boost confidence and provide valuable experience for future challenges.

The consistent success of the women's compound team, in particular, reinforces their world-class status and sets high expectations for future competitions. As the archery season progresses, all eyes will be on the Indian team to see if they can maintain this momentum and potentially improve their medal tally at the World Cup Final in Tlaxcala, Mexico, later this year.

More Related Articles

James Anderson Knighthood

The James Anderson knighthood marks a historic moment in the world of cricket. England’s legendary fast bowler James Anderson was formally knighted on 28 October 2025 during an investiture c

India Asian Youth Games 2025

The India Asian Youth Games 2025 was hosted in Bahrain, at the prestigious Isa Sports City Arena in Riffa. The Asian Youth Games Bahrain 2025 brought together athletes aged 14 to 18 years from acr

Commonwealth Games 2030

India is all set to host the Commonwealth Games 2030, marking a historic moment as the country prepares for the centenary edition of this prestigious multi-sport event. Ahmedabad has been chosen a

U20 World Cup 2025 highlights

In a historic moment for African football, Morocco makes history by emerging as the U20 World Cup champions after defeating Argentina U20 2-0 in the FIFA U20 final held in Chile on October 19

Commonwealth Games 2030

The Commonwealth Games 2030 has entered a historic phase as Ahmedabad in India has been recommended as the host city by the Commonwealth Sport’s Executive Board. This prestigious decision, i

68th Commonwealth Parliamentary 2025

The 68th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference (CPC 2025) is currently being held in Bridgetown, Barbados, from 5 to 12 October 2025. The conference is a significant parliamentary summit that brin

Mirabai Chanu Secures Silver Medal

Mirabai Chanu made a remarkable comeback in international weightlifting by securing the Silver Medal in the women’s 48 kg category at the 2025 World Weightlifting Championships held in F&o

Grandmaster Iniyan P Triumphs

The world of Indian chess witnessed a thrilling spectacle recently as Grandmaster Iniyan P from Tamil Nadu emerged victorious at the 62nd National Chess Championship held at Vignan’s Univers

India’s U-17 Football Team Wins

India’s U-17 Football Team added another significant achievement to its growing list of accolades by winning the 7th SAFF U-17 Championship in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on September 27, 2025. The

Smriti Mandhana Fastest ODI Century

Indian cricket star Smriti Mandhana has once again etched her name in cricketing history by scoring the fastest century ever by an Indian in ODI cricket. On 20 September 2025, during the 3rd ODI a

Toppers

anil kumar
Akshay kuamr
geeta kumari
shubham