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NDTV
2 days ago
- Sport
- NDTV
India Stars Return Empty-Handed After Shambolic Run At Archery World Cup 2025
India's 16-member squad endured a shambolic campaign at the Archery World Cup 2025 Stage 3 after falling short in securing medals across recurve and compound events in Antalya. The Antalya leg, which commenced on Wednesday and will conclude on Sunday, will not feature an Indian archer competing in the singles event for medals, according to Four-time Olympian and India's seasoned archer Deepika Kumari, who had clinched bronze in Shanghai, was defeated 6-0 by Tokyo 2020 Olympic champion An San of the Republic of Korea in the second round. An San later squared off against Simranjeet Kaur in a closely contested quarter-final on Saturday. Simranjeet, ranked 54th after qualification, came close to orchestrating an upset, leading 5-3 at one stage. However, Simranjeet floundered in the fifth set, which allowed An San to equalise at 5-5. An San went on to dominate and delivered 11 in the shoot-off to win the contest with a 6-5 scoreline. In the men's category, Parth Salunkhe, bronze medallist in Shanghai, suffered a shock first-round exit in the individual recurve event along with Olympian Tarundeep Rai. Meanwhile, Dhiraj Bommadevara, India's top qualifier at 13th, allowed a 4-2 lead to slip from his palms in the second round encounter against Chinese Taipei's Tang Chih-Chun by a 6-4 scoreline. Atanu Das was also ousted in the second round, after succumbing to a defeat against Paris 2024 silver medallist Brady Ellison of the USA. The recurve men's team of Dhiraj Bommadevara, Atanu Das and Parth Salunkhe crashed out following a 5-1 defeat against France in the third-place playoff. In the compound archery events, Jyothi Surekha Vennam, the reigning Asian Games champion, returned empty-handed after losing to Estonia's Meeri-Marita Paas 152-150 in the second round. Madhura Dhamangaonkar, who secured a gold medal in women's individual compound in Shanghai last month, suffered a bitter defeat against Mexico's Mariana Bernal 159-152 in the quarter-finals. Reigning women's world champion Aditi Swami was overwhelmed by Mexico's Andrea Becerra 152-147 at the same stage. Listen to the latest songs, only on
The Print
2 days ago
- Sport
- The Print
India's archery hopes crash in Antalya debacle; Simranjeet shines in rare spark
The third leg in Antalya saw both recurve and compound archers flop spectacularly, with not a single podium finish, even in their traditionally strong compound category. The high of Shanghai last month, where India stood second on the medal tally with two gold, one silver and four bronze medals, now seems like a distant past. Antalya (Turkey), Jun 7 (PTI) Indian archery endured a forgettable outing at Stage 3 of the World Cup here on Saturday, returning empty-handed in a performance that raised serious questions over team selection, preparation and mental fortitude, especially with the Asian Games just a year away. A day after India's compound archers crashed out in both individual and team events, the recurve results were equally dismal, with seasoned names like four-time Olympians Deepika Kumari and Tarundeep Rai also failing to reach the medal rounds. The only fight came from Simranjeet Kaur, who shocked everyone by stretching Korean Olympic gold medallist An San to a shoot-off in the quarterfinals on Saturday. Simranjeet, who barely made the cut at 54th with the third-lowest qualification score, was on the verge of a historic win, leading 5-3 and needing just a point to seal it against Korean star An San. But, as has often been the case with Indian archers, nerves took over in the decider. A poor fifth set saw her shoot a 5 and an 8, allowing An San to force a shoot-off. The Korean nailed an 11 under the new scoring system, while Simranjeet faltered with an 8, losing 5-6 (29-28, 24-29, 27-24, 27-27, 23-29) (8-11). Her second set, where she landed an arrow in the blue ring (6), also proved costly. An San, meanwhile, defeated Indian star Deepika three times in a row. The South Korean had earlier ousted the Indian star in the second round with a 6-0 rout (29-30, 27-28, 28-30) dashing her hope for a successive medal. Deepika had bagged a bronze in Shanghai last month. Deepika, the former world number 1, continues to falter against elite opponents and has failed to learn from repeated mistakes, particularly against the dominant Koreans. Ankita Bhakat, who was India's best archer in qualification at 32nd, exited in the opening round, losing 2-6 (27-26, 26-28, 29-30, 28-29) to Dunya Yenhihayat — another lead squandered after going up 2-0. Men fared no better =========== Former youth world champion and Shanghai bronze medallist Parth Salunkhe suffered a shock first-round exit to Lu Shuai of China 2-6 (28-29, 25-28, 28-25, 27-30), while Rai, at 41, showed little justification for his selection as he went down 2-6 to Germany's Mathias Kramer (28-30, 29-28, 27-31, 29-32). Another seasoned campaigner Atanu Das, after leading 4-2, surrendered meekly to world no. 1 Brady Ellison 4-6 (28-27, 30-31, 31-30, 30-31, 27-30) from being 4-2 up. Dhiraj Bommadevara, India's top qualifier with 13th rank, also threw away a 4-2 lead to lose 4-6 (30-30, 30-30, 31-30, 28-29, 28-30) to Chinese Taipei's Tang Chin-Chun. With this, India's campaign in Antalya came to an end without a medal. The closest the team came to a podium finish was in the recurve men's and compound women's team events, but both units lost their respective bronze medal matches. Compound heartbreak ============= The compound women's team had lost 238-239 to the USA by a single point. The recurve men's team was completely outplayed 1-5 by France. The compound men's team, once considered among the best in the world, crashed out in the very first round. The compound mixed team also couldn't find synergy and exited in the quarterfinals, exposing their downward spiral. In the recurve mixed team, things were worse as they couldn't even make it past the opening round. The recurve women's team, after a promising start, folded in the quarterfinals. In the individual compound category, Rishabh Yadav and Madhura Dhamangaonkar were the only bright spots, both reaching the quarterfinals before bowing out. For India, the bigger concern lies in the alarming dip in form of top-ranked compound archers Abhishek Verma and Jyothi Surekha Vennam. World no. 3 Jyothi, a consistent podium finisher until 2023, crashed out in the second round of 32, extending her medal drought beyond a year. Her last medal came in April 2023 — a gold at the Shanghai World Cup. Since then, it's been a downward spiral for the Asian Games gold medallist and world championship silver medallist. Two-time Asian Games silver medallist Verma was eliminated in the round of 16 by teammate Rishabh Yadav. Verma hasn't won a medal since June 2023 when he had won a gold in Medellin. Selections sans vision ============== Questions will be asked on the team selection especially persisting with a Rai, who has shown little firepower in high-pressure events. Deepika too continues to choke against elite rivals, particularly Koreans. With younger archers like Simranjeet showing grit and fresh form, India's archery program needs a hard reboot — starting with braver selection policies and urgent mental conditioning before it's too late. With the Asian Games just over a year away and the LA Olympics looming next, India's archery system must introspect. Worrying trend =========== Recurve archery remains stuck in a cycle of promise and heartbreak, while India's dominance in compound is fading — a worrying sign with the discipline set to debut at the LA 2028 Olympics as a mixed team event. Ironically, South Korea — a recurve powerhouse with 43 Olympic medals — is now rising fast in compound as well. At Antalya, they won silver in women's team and bronze in men's, underlining their progress. Han Seungyeon, who topped qualifying, is also in line for her maiden World Cup gold. PTI TAP ATK This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. 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News18
3 days ago
- Sport
- News18
India's Archery Team Misses Medals At World Cup In Antalya, Raises Concerns
Last Updated: India's archery team failed to win medals at Stage 3 of the World Cup in Antalya, raising concerns about team selection and preparation as even star archers underperformed. Indian archery experienced a disappointing outcome at Stage 3 of the World Cup on Saturday, failing to secure any medals. This performance has raised serious concerns about team selection, preparation, and mental resilience, particularly with the Asian Games approaching in a year. The success in Shanghai last month, where India ranked second in the medal tally with two gold, one silver, and four bronze medals, now appears distant. In Antalya, both recurve and compound archers underperformed, failing to achieve a single podium finish, even in their traditionally strong compound category. Following the compound archers' elimination in both individual and team events, the recurve results proved equally disappointing. Even seasoned archers like four-time Olympians Deepika Kumari and Tarundeep Rai failed to progress to the medal rounds. Simranjeet Kaur demonstrated some resilience, pushing Korean Olympic gold medallist An San to a shoot-off in the quarter-finals on Saturday. Despite narrowly qualifying in 54th place with the third-lowest qualification score, she held a 5-3 lead and required just one point to secure victory against An San. However, succumbing to pressure in the final set, she lost 5-6 (29-28, 24-29, 27-24, 27-27, 23-29) (8-11). Deepika Kumari also faced setbacks, with An San defeating her three times, dashing her hopes for a consecutive medal after winning bronze in Shanghai last month. Deepika, a former world number one, continues to struggle against top-tier opponents. Ankita Bhakat, India's highest-ranked archer in qualification at 32nd, lost in the first round 2-6 (27-26, 26-28, 29-30, 28-29) to Dunya Yenhihayat, despite an initial 2-0 lead. The men fared no better. Parth Salunkhe, a former youth world champion and Shanghai bronze medallist, exited in the first round, losing to Lu Shuai of China 2-6 (28-29, 25-28, 28-25, 27-30). At 41, Tarundeep Rai's selection appears questionable, following his 2-6 defeat to Germany's Mathias Kramer (28-30, 29-28, 27-31, 29-32). Seasoned competitor Atanu Das, after establishing a 4-2 lead, lost to world number one Brady Ellison 4-6 (28-27, 30-31, 31-30, 30-31, 27-30). Dhiraj Bommadevara, India's top qualifier at 13th, also relinquished a 4-2 advantage, losing 4-6 (30-30, 30-30, 31-30, 28-29, 28-30) to Chinese Taipei's Tang Chin-Chun. India's campaign in Antalya concluded without a medal. The closest the team came to a podium finish was in the recurve men's and compound women's team events, where both teams lost their respective bronze medal matches. The compound women's team narrowly lost 238-239 to the USA. The recurve men's team was defeated 1-5 by France. The compound men's team, once among the world's elite, suffered a first-round exit. The compound mixed team also struggled, exiting in the quarter-finals. In the recurve mixed team event, they failed to progress beyond the first round. The recurve women's team, despite a promising start, lost in the quarter-finals. In the individual compound category, Rishabh Yadav and Madhura Dhamangaonkar reached the quarter-finals before being eliminated. A significant concern for India is the declining form of top-ranked compound archers Abhishek Verma and Jyothi Surekha Vennam. Jyothi, consistently a podium finisher until 2023, exited in the second round of 32, extending her medal drought beyond a year. Her last medal was gold at the Shanghai World Cup in April. Since then, the Asian Games gold medallist has experienced a downturn in performance. Two-time Asian Games silver medallist Verma was eliminated in the round of 16 by teammate Rishabh Yadav. Verma has not won a medal since June 2023, when he secured gold in Medellin. Questions will arise regarding team selection, particularly the continued inclusion of Rai, who has demonstrated limited capability in high-pressure situations. Deepika continues to struggle against elite competitors, especially Koreans. With emerging archers like Simranjeet showing potential, India's archery programme requires a comprehensive review, starting with bolder selection policies and urgent mental conditioning. With the Asian Games and the LA Olympics on the horizon, India's archery system must engage in introspection. Recurve archery remains trapped in a cycle of promise and disappointment, while India's dominance in compound archery is waning. This is concerning given the discipline's planned debut at the LA 2028 Olympics as a mixed team event. Ironically, South Korea, a recurve powerhouse with 43 Olympic medals, is now also making strides in compound archery. In Antalya, they won silver in the women's team event and bronze in the men's, highlighting their progress. Han Seungyeon, who topped the qualification round, is also positioned to win her first World Cup gold medal. News18 Sports brings you the latest updates, live commentary, and highlights from cricket, football, tennis, badmintion, wwe and more. Catch breaking news, live scores, and in-depth coverage. Also Download the News18 App to stay updated! Location : Antalya First Published: News sports India's Archery Team Misses Medals At World Cup In Antalya, Raises Concerns
