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Deepika delivers as India beat China to clinch Archery World Cup gold
India's women’s recurve team—Deepika Kumari, Ankita Bhakat and 17-year-old Kumkum Mohod—staged a dramatic comeback to defeat China 5-4 in a shoot-off for the Archery World Cup Stage 2 gold in Shanghai. They had earlier beaten South Korea in the semifinals, and this was India’s first women’s recurve World Cup gold since 2021. Deepika played a pivotal role throughout the competition, guiding her teammates despite traveling without a full-time national coach.
Why It Matters
The victory marks a significant achievement for India's archery program, signaling continued progress in the women's recurve category and highlighting veteran leadership from Deepika Kumari.
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Simranjeet Kaur finishes fourth in women's recurve individual
May 10, 2026
Simranjeet Kaur finished fourth in the individual recurve event, losing 6-0 to Kang Chae-young in the semi-final and 6-4 to Jang Min-hee in the bronze medal match.
India win World Cup Stage 2 final vs China in shoot-off
May 10, 2026
In a final that was tied 4-4 after four sets, India defeated China 5-4 in a shoot-off (28-26). Ankita started the shoot-off with a 9, Kumkum followed with a 10, while China shot 9-9-8; Deepika sealed the gold with a 9.
India defeat South Korea in World Cup Stage 2 semi-final
May 10, 2026
The Indian recurve women's team defeated South Korea in the Stage 2 semi-final to advance to the final in Shanghai.
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April 2026
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India beat China 5-4 in shoot-off to win Archery World Cup Stage 2 gold
May 10, 2026
In a final against hosts China, the match was tied 4-4 after four sets, leading to a shoot-off. India won the shoot-off 5-4 with Ankita opening with a 9, Kumkum Mohod scoring a 10, and Deepika Kumari shooting a 9 in the decisive moments to secure gold.
India defeat South Korea in Archery World Cup Stage 2 semifinal
May 10, 2026
India's women's recurve team—Deepika Kumari, Ankita Bhakat and Kumkum Mohod—defeated South Korea in the semifinals to reach the gold-medal match at the Archery World Cup Stage 2 in Shanghai.