Jyothi Surekha Vennam Scripts WC History! Becomes First Indian Woman Compound Archer To...

Last Updated:October 18, 2025, 12:18 IST

Vennam beat Ella Gibson in the bronze medal match with a score of 150-145 to become the first woman compound archer form the nation to medal at the event with her victory.

Indian archer Jyothi Surekha Vennam. (X)

Seasoned Indian archer Jyothi Surekha Vennam rewrote history books as she became the first Indian woman compound archer to win a medal at the World Cup Final with her bronze-winning exploits on clinching the bronze with a flawless performance here.

The 29-year-old was in scintillating touch against Brit Ella Gibson in the bronze medal match, shooting 15 perfect arrows to prevail 150-145 and secure her maiden podium finish in the tournament.

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The eight-archer World Cup season finale saw the Indian archer begin with a confident 143-140 win over Alexis Ruiz of the USA in the quarterfinals.

Jyothi, however, narrowly lost to world No. 1 Andrea Becerra of Mexico 143-145 in the semifinals after a closely-fought contest.

Jyothi briefly led by one point after the third end (87-86), but Becerra hit three 10s in the fourth end to edge ahead 116-115 and sealed the final spot by taking the fifth end 29-28, as the Indian fell just short of her best finish.

The 2021 World Championship silver medallist bounced back in style in the bronze medal match, reeling off 15 consecutive 10s across five ends to outclass Gibson and end her campaign on a high note.

This was Jyothi’s third appearance at the World Cup Final, having earlier competed at the Tlaxcala (2022) and Hermosillo (2023) editions, where she had exited in the opening round.

India had another qualifier in the women’s compound section, Madhura Dhamangaonkar, who made an opening-round exit after losing 142-145 to Mariana Bernal of Mexico.

In the men’s compound section, Rishabh Yadav is the lone Indian in contention and will open his campaign against South Korea’s Kim Jongho later in the day. No Indian has qualified in the recurve section.

(With Inputs From PTI)

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