Indian women’s recurve team defeats China in a last-shot thriller to win World Cup gold in Shanghai.
India’s women’s recurve archery team created history by defeating hosts China in a nail-biting shoot-off to win gold at the Archery World Cup Stage 2 in Shanghai. The trio of Deepika Kumari, Ankita Bhakat, and Kumkum Mohod held their nerve in a tense final that ended 4-4 before India sealed the win 5-4 in the shoot-off. The victory became even more special as India had earlier stunned powerhouse South Korea in the semifinals before overcoming China in front of the home crowd. This marks India’s first women’s recurve team World Cup gold since 2021 and is being celebrated as a major moment for Indian archery. Social media erupted with praise for the Indian team, with many calling it one of the country’s finest archery performances in recent years