India Secures Archery World Cup Stage 1 Gold with Women's Compound Team Victory India concluded its 2026 Archery World Cup Stage 1 campaign with a single gold medal, as the compound women's team of Jyothi Surekha Vennam, Madhura Dhamangaonkar, and Pragati triumphed over the United States 233-232 in Mexico on Saturday. The victory marked the team's fifth consecutive World Cup Stage gold since their win at the Paris Stage 4 in September 2023. The Indian trio maintained composure throughout the four-end match, overcoming a formidable U.S. lineup featuring Paige Pearce, Alexis Ruiz, and Olivia Dean. Mexico secured bronze by defeating Turkey 233-230. The U.S. team denied host Mexico a home final, defeating them 230-229 in the semifinals. India entered the final after a 233-230 semifinal win against Turkey, extending their dominance in the compound category. The team's journey began with a quarterfinal victory over Denmark 235-234. Madhura Dhamangaonkar, a triple medalist at the Shanghai Stage 2 in 2025, played a pivotal role in securing the gold, alongside Pragati (694 qualification score) and Jyothi (691). The recurve teams faced challenges. The men's trio of Yashdeep Bhoge, Dhiraj Bommadevara, and Tarundeep Rai exited in the first round to Spain. The women's recurve team of Deepika Kumari, Simranjeet Kaur, and Kumkum Mohod defeated England 5-1 but fell to second-seeded Turkey 4-5 in a shoot-off after scoring 25 to Turkey's 29. The recurve mixed pair of Kumkum and Dhiraj led Brazil 3-1 in the pre-quarterfinals but lost 3-5. India's compound team showcased resilience, overcoming a tight final against the U.S. to claim their fifth consecutive World Cup Stage gold. The victory underscores the team's consistency and preparation, with Dhamangaonkar's experience proving critical.#united_states #india #madhura_dhamangaonkar #pragati #jyothi_surekha_vennam
Amravati ace archer Madhura steers India into WC team final Ace archer Madhura Dhamangaonkar of Amravati delivered a standout performance, leading the Indian women’s compound archery team to a thrilling victory over Turkey in the Puebla 2026 Archery World Cup stage 1 semifinals. The top-seeded Indian team secured a 233-230 win, ensuring a medal in the event. Madhura, a triple medalist from the Shanghai World Cup stage 2 last year, partnered with Pragati, who scored 694 in qualification, and Jyothi Surekha Vennam, who shot 691 in qualification, to clinch the team’s place in the finals. The final will take place on April 11 against the USA, which defeated host Mexico 230-229 in the semifinals. Mexico, however, claimed the bronze medal by beating Turkey 233-230. Madhura’s individual prowess shone through in the first round of the individual competition, where she defeated Grace Chappel of the UK 143-141. Pragati and Jyothi Vennam received byes in the first round, while Aditi Swami advanced to the second round after a dominant 146-138 victory over Sofia Paiz, the 2025 world championship silver medalist from El Salvador. The Indian women’s team now faces a formidable challenge against the USA, a team featuring Paige Pearce, Alexis Ruiz, and Olivia Dean. The Indian men’s compound team, seeded first, faced an unexpected setback in the quarterfinals. Despite being the top-ranked squad, they lost to the 9th-seeded hosts Mexico with a narrow 232-234 margin. This result highlights the competitive nature of the tournament and the challenges faced by the Indian men’s team. The semifinal results underscored the dominance of the USA and Mexico in the competition.#amravati #madhura_dhamangaonkar #puebla_2026_archery_world_cup_stage_1 #pragati #jyothi_surekha_vennam
