Shanghai/Patiala, 05 May (Sports Desk)
Date: May 6–11, 2025
Venue: Shanghai, People’s Republic of China
Event: Archery World Cup 2025, Stage 2
India’s Archery Stars Set to Shine in Shanghai
India’s elite archers, led by world No. 4 compound archer Jyothi Surekha Vennam and recurve legend Deepika Kumari, are gearing up for the Archery World Cup 2025 Stage 2 in Shanghai from May 6 to 11, 2025. The 16-member Indian squad, fresh from competing at Stage 1 in Auburndale, USA, will vie for medals in both compound and recurve events at this prestigious tournament. With live streaming available for the finals in India, fans can catch every arrow as India aims to build on their Stage 1 success.
Indian Squad and Key Players
The Indian team comprises eight men and eight women, competing across compound and recurve categories. Key athletes include:
- Jyothi Surekha Vennam (Compound): Reigning Asian Games champion and 2024 Shanghai individual gold medalist, Jyothi also won gold in the mixed team compound event at Stage 1 alongside Rishabh Yadav.
- Deepika Kumari (Recurve): India’s most decorated archer with 36 World Cup medals, Deepika aims to reclaim her podium spot after a medal-less Stage 1.
- Ojas Deotale and Aditi Swami (Compound): The reigning men’s and women’s compound world champions bring firepower to the squad.
- Olympians Dhiraj Bommadevara, Tarundeep Rai, and Atanu Das (Recurve): Part of the men’s team that secured silver at Stage 1, they aim to maintain momentum.
Full Indian Squad:
- Recurve Men: Dhiraj Bommadevara, Tarundeep Rai, Atanu Das, Parth Salunkhe
- Recurve Women: Ankita Bhakat, Deepika Kumari, Simranjeet Kaur, Anshika Kumari
- Compound Men: Abhishek Verma, Rishabh Yadav, Ojas Pravin Deotale, Uday Kamboj
- Compound Women: Madhura Dhamangaonkar, Jyothi Surekha Vennam, Chikitha Taniparthi, Aditi Swami
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The Archery World Cup 2025 consists of four stages, with the top eight archers in each category qualifying for the Archery World Cup Final in Nanjing, China, in October. Following Shanghai (Stage 2), the series continues with:
- Stage 3: Antalya, Türkiye (June 2025)
- Stage 4: Madrid, Spain (July 2025)
- Final: Nanjing, China (October 2025)
India’s performance in Shanghai is crucial for securing qualification points, building on their Stage 1 achievements, which included a mixed team compound gold and a men’s recurve team silver.
Archery World Cup 2025 Shanghai Schedule
All times in Indian Standard Time (IST):
- May 6, Tuesday: Practice and Qualification Round (Compound) – 11:30 AM onwards
- May 7, Wednesday: Team Elimination (Compound), Qualification Round (Recurve) – 6:30 AM onwards
- May 8, Thursday: Team Elimination (Recurve), Individual Elimination (Compound) – 6:30 AM onwards
- May 9, Friday: Mixed Team Elimination (Recurve and Compound), Individual Elimination (Recurve) – 6:30 AM onwards
- May 10, Saturday: Team Finals (Compound), Individual Finals (Compound) – 7:32 AM onwards
- May 11, Sunday: Team Finals (Recurve), Individual Finals (Recurve) – 7:32 AM onwards
Where to Watch in India
Live streaming of the Archery World Cup 2025 Shanghai finals (compound and recurve) on May 10 and 11 will be available on Archery+, the official streaming platform for World Archery events. Fans in India can tune in to watch the thrilling medal matches starting at 7:32 AM IST each day.
Key Storylines
- Jyothi’s Title Defense: After her individual gold in Shanghai last year, Jyothi Surekha Vennam aims to dominate the compound events, leveraging her world No. 4 ranking and recent Stage 1 success.
- Deepika’s Comeback: Deepika Kumari, a four-time Olympian, seeks to reclaim her World Cup form following a challenging Stage 1, with her experience pivotal for the recurve team.
- Olympian Trio: Dhiraj Bommadevara, Tarundeep Rai, and Atanu Das look to replicate their Stage 1 silver in the men’s recurve team event, aiming for gold in Shanghai.
- Young Talent: Emerging archers like Aditi Swami and Parth Salunkhe add depth, with potential to upset higher-ranked opponents.
India’s Stage 1 Highlights
At Stage 1 in Auburndale, USA, India secured:
- Gold: Mixed Team Compound (Jyothi Surekha Vennam and Rishabh Yadav)
- Silver: Men’s Recurve Team (Dhiraj Bommadevara, Tarundeep Rai, Atanu Das)
These results set a strong foundation for Shanghai, where India aims to add more medals and solidify their World Cup Final qualification chances.
Why Shanghai Matters
The Archery World Cup Stage 2 in Shanghai is a critical opportunity for India to fine-tune their strategies ahead of the Paris Olympics 2024 qualification cycle and the FIH Pro League. With a blend of veterans like Deepika and Tarundeep, and young stars like Ojas and Aditi, India’s squad is poised to make a mark on the global stage, carrying forward their momentum from Stage 1.
