In a historic move that could redefine the global landscape of archery, the Archery Association of India (AAI) has launched the Indian Archery League the world’s first-ever franchise-based league in the sport. This bold and innovative initiative, set to debut in October 2025 at Delhi’s Yamuna Sports Complex, aims to transform a traditionally niche sport…
Despite entering the competition as top seeds, the Indian compound mixed team of Abhishek Verma and Madhura Dhamangaonkar bowed out in the quarterfinals of the World Games 2025, following a narrow 151–154 loss to the South Korean duo of Yeeun Moon and Eunho Lee. The early exit has come as a disappointing result for the…
The FISU World University Games Universiade 2025 wrapped up in style, with India bagging a total of 12 medals. Among these, archery stood tall once again, contributing five medals, all in the compound category. Archery has long been a reliable medal magnet for India at the Universiade, and Rhine-Ruhr 2025 only reinforced that legacy. In…
At the 2025 World University Games in Rhine-Ruhr, Germany, Indian archery found a fresh chapter of success this time written in bold letters by the nation’s rising compound archers. While the World University Games often remain outside mainstream sporting headlines, this edition turned into a landmark event for India, marking its best-ever medal haul in…
In the high-pressure, arrow-splitting world of compound archery, stories of redemption are rare but when they happen, they inspire generations and Sahil Jadhav is one At the 2025 World University Games, held in the Rhine-Ruhr region of Germany, Sahil Jadhav scripted one such tale: from the despair of missing out on team gold to rising…
India’s men’s compound archery team came agonizingly close to rewriting history at the World University Games 2025, settling for a silver medal after a narrow defeat to Turkey in a tense gold medal match. Despite starting strong and holding a 3-point advantage at one stage, the Indian trio saw the lead slip away, ultimately losing…
On a bright afternoon at Chengdu, the Indian women’s compound archery team scripted history by clinching a bronze medal at the World University Games 2025. The trio of Parneet Kaur, Avneet Kaur, and Madhura displayed composure, precision, and determination to defeat Great Britain 232–224 in the bronze medal match marking India’s first medal in archery…
India’s young archers kicked off their World University Games campaign in style, posting some eye-catching scores and setting themselves up perfectly for the knockout rounds. From top spots in compound to steady performances in recurve, it’s been a day of promise, grit, and a few standout stars. Let’s break down who shone, where India stands,…
As excitement builds for the FISU World University Games 2025, set to take place from July 16–27 across Germany’s Rhine-Ruhr region, India’s young archers are quietly preparing for one of the biggest university-level sporting events in the world. With competitions scheduled between July 22–26, the Indian contingent heads to Germany carrying both ambition and a…
India’s campaign at the Archery World Cup Stage 4, held from July 8 to 13, 2025, in Madrid, brought both celebration and reflection. Competing against 336 archers from 49 countries at the final World Cup stage before the season-ending World Cup Final in Nanjing, the Indian contingent showcased particular strength in compound archery, securing three…
In the world of archery, where focus and precision collide with intense competition, India’s Jyothi Surekha Vennam once again proved why she is one of the sport’s most consistent and fearless names. At the Hyundai Archery World Cup Stage 4 in Madrid, Jyothi scripted a week that blended heartbreakingly narrow losses with historic milestones, underlining…
Jyothi Vennam & Parneet Kaur March into Semis as India Battles Highs and Lows at Archery World Cup Stage 4 The Archery World Cup Stage 4 in Madrid has already delivered drama, upsets, and moments of quiet triumph for India. While team events brought heartbreak, the women’s compound individual category has turned into a beacon…
The Indian women compound archery team continues its dream run on the world stage as the trio of Jyothi Surekha Vennam, Prithika Pradeep, and Parneet Kaur booked their place in the final of the Archery World Cup Stage 4 in Madrid. With a gritty 230-226 win over Indonesia in the semi-finals, the Indian team has…
WORLD RECORD BLITZ: Rishabh Yadav & Jyothi Surekha Vennam Smash Compound Mixed Team Record in Madrid India’s dominance in compound archery reached new heights at the Archery World Cup Stage 4 in Madrid, as Rishabh Yadav and the ever-reliable Jyothi Surekha Vennam shattered the world record in the compound mixed team qualification round. The Indian…
India Gears Up for Final Archery World Cup Showdown in Madrid with 336 Archers Set to Compete The fourth and final stage of the 2025 Hyundai Archery World Cup is all set to unfold in Madrid, and it promises to be the most competitive outdoor international archery event of the season. With 336 archers from…
In a quiet corner of Birsanagar, Jamshedpur, a young girl once cycled 18 kilometers every day, bamboo bow in tow, chasing a dream that even she didn’t fully understand yet. That girl was Komalika Bari, now a name synonymous with composure under pressure and India’s bright hope in international archery. It all began when her…
The Archery Asia Cup Stage 2, held in Bukit Gombak, Singapore from June 15 to 20, 2025, marked a significant outing for India’s next-generation archers. With top senior names rested, the Indian Archery Federation fielded a young squad focused on gaining international exposure. While the team impressed with dominant performances in qualification rounds and secured…
In what turned out to be a selection trial full of surprises, India Archery squad for the 2025 Hyundai Archery World Cup Stage 4 in Madrid and the World Archery Championships in Gwangju will have a distinctly new look. With some of India’s most decorated names failing to make the cut, a bold new generation…
In a heartfelt and engaging conversation, India’s celebrated archery duo, Deepika Kumari and Atanu Das, opened up about their humble beginnings, Olympic dreams, professional rivalry, and life as partners on and off the field. Their story, brimming with resilience, clarity, and discipline, is a rare glimpse into the emotional and mental fortitude it takes to…
The Indian archery team continued its consistent form in the continental circuit by finishing at the top of the medal standings at the Archery Asia Cup 2025 (Stage 2) in Singapore. Competing with a squad composed entirely of Under-21 athletes, India claimed a total of nine medals 2 gold, 6 silver, and 1 bronze in…
Indian Archers Shine at Asia Cup Singapore 2025 as U21 Compound Women’s Team Breaks World Record India’s U-21 compound women’s team of Shanmukhi Budde, Tejal Salve, and Tanishka Thokal broke their own world record with 2101 points at the 2025 Asia Cup in Singapore. India is assured of multiple medals, including gold and silver in…
Game-Changer Incoming: Kisik Lee Set to Take Over as Head Coach of Indian Recurve Archery Team In what could be a landmark moment for Indian archery, legendary South Korean coach Kisik Lee is all set to become the head coach of India’s recurve archery team, ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. One of the…
Heartbreak in Antalya Archery World Cup : Indian Recurve Archers Crash Out in Another Grim Outing The Antalya leg of the 2025 Archery World Cup has ended in heartbreak for Indian recurve archers, with all individual and team campaigns coming to a disappointing close once again raising uncomfortable questions about India’s inconsistency on the global…
India’s promising run in the compound archery circuit hit a disappointing note at Antalya World Cup Stage 3 in Turkey, as the contingent returned empty-handed from the final leg of the prestigious World Cup series. Despite several high seeds and a history of strong performances in earlier stages, Indian archers failed to make the podium…
India’s outing at the Hyundai Archery World Cup Stage 3 in Antalya was filled with thrilling contests, heartbreakingly close losses, and yet another frustrating trend — a series of fourth-place finishes. Despite promising performances across the compound and recurve team events, the Indian squads returned without a medal, narrowly missing the podium in both the…
As the Archery World Cup Stage 3 got underway in Antalya, Indian archers delivered a mixed bag of results in the qualification round. While the compound archers once again demonstrated their growing stature on the global stage, the recurve contingent showed signs of struggle, raising concerns ahead of the critical knockout rounds. Recurve Men: In…
The 2025 Hyundai Archery World Cup reaches its halfway point as the third stage of the season unfolds from June 3 to 8 at the Antalya Centennial Archery Centre and Antalya Beach Park in Türkiye. A total of 311 archers from 44 countries will compete at this historic stop — which has featured on the…
The pursuit of perfection in archery has long been symbolized by the elusive Archery Bullseye X-ring — a tiny 6.1 cm circle at the very center of the target. Until now, even hitting this inner circle yielded a maximum of 10 points, identical to any other shot that touched the 10-ring. But that is about…
India delivered a commanding performance at the Archery World Cup Stage 2 in Shanghai, securing a total of seven medals, including two gold, one silver, and four bronze. With medal winners across both compound and recurve events, and breakthrough performances by rising stars like Parth Salunkhe and Madhura Dhamangaonkar, the tournament proved to be a…
India continued its ascent in global compound archery with a stellar showing at the 2025 Hyundai Archery World Cup Stage 2 in Shanghai. The Indian contingent returned home with a complete set of medals — a gold in men’s team, silver in women’s team, and bronze in the mixed team — underlining their growing dominance…
India is witnessing a resurgence in recurve archery, and it’s being led by two of the country’s finest — Deepika Kumari and Parth Salunkhe. At the Archery World Cup Shanghai Stage 2, both archers have powered their way into the semifinals of the individual recurve events, scripting inspiring stories along the way. Their journey to…
India’s compound archery contingent delivered a commanding performance at the Archery World Cup Stage 2 in Shanghai, with both the men’s and women’s teams booking their places in the finals. In a significant achievement, both teams will face Mexico in their respective gold medal matches scheduled for May 10. This result continues India’s strong season…
Team India is all set to participate in the Shanghai Archery World Cup which is the Stage 2 for the year. The Indian archery contingent had wrapped up Stage 1 of the 2025 Archery World Cup with a commendable four-medal haul, signalling steady progress and depth across categories. Competing against the best in the world,…
Here is a comprehensive week-wise breakdown of the India sports schedule May 2025, covering key international and domestic events across Olympic and para sports. This summary ensures fans stay informed of India’s sporting representation around the globe. Week 1 (May 1–4): A High-Octane Start Across Continents India begins May with a busy schedule across sports:…
The Archery World Cup 2025 season began on a high note for the Indian team as they returned from Florida with an impressive haul of four medals — one gold, one silver, and two bronze — finishing 4th in the overall medal standings. With several top nations fielding strong line-ups and South Korea notably opting…
India’s compound archery continued its golden momentum on the global stage as the dynamic pair of Jyothi Surekha Vennam and Rishabh Yadav clinched the gold medal in the Compound Mixed Team event at the 2025 Archery World Cup Stage 1, held in Auburndale, Florida. Seeded #5 going into the elimination rounds, the Indian duo stunned…
As the 2025 Archery World Cup circuit kicks off post-Paris Olympics, India’s recurve archers delivered a mix of brilliance and heartbreak in the individual elimination rounds. The standout performer was Dhiraj Bommadevara, who stormed into the semifinals with a series of mature, clutch performances. Recurve Men – Dhiraj in a Zone of His Own India’s…
Central Florida is buzzing with the sound of arrows and cheers, and India’s Men’s Recurve Team is at the heart of it. At the Archery World Cup Stage 1, the Indian trio has shown grit, class, and consistency as they advanced into the final after a string of dominant 6-2 wins — first over Brazil,…
India’s archers have kicked off their 2025 international season with a solid showing at the Archery World Cup Stage 1 in Central Florida, highlighted by a bronze medal in the men’s compound team event and competitive rankings in both men’s and women’s recurve categories. Crucially, the field in Florida is missing global powerhouse South Korea…
The world’s premier archery circuit is back. The 2025 Hyundai Archery World Cup kicks off in Central Florida, USA, from April 8 to 13, setting the stage for a four-stage global odyssey that will culminate in a dazzling final in Nanjing, China. As the world’s top archers prepare to battle for supremacy, India arrives with…
April 2025 promises to be an action-packed month for Indian sports calendar, with top-tier international competitions and crucial domestic tournaments. From tennis to table tennis, badminton to boxing, and shooting to football, Indian athletes will be in action across the globe. Here’s a comprehensive breakdown of what’s in store for Indian sports fans this month….
India’ s archery contingent has once again proven its mettle at the Archery Asia Cup Stage-1 in Bangkok, Thailand, by topping the medal tally with an impressive haul of eight medals five gold, two silver, and one bronze. This stellar performance, achieved against stiff competition from traditional powerhouses such as South Korea, China, and Taiwan,…
Historic Breakthrough at Asia Cup Stage 1 2025: Indian Archers Rewrite the Record Books In a tournament filled with thrilling encounters and nail-biting finishes, the Asia Cup Stage 1 in Bangkok, Thailand, has seen Indian archers push the boundaries of excellence. With new records shattered and unexpected twists in every match, the event has left…
Archery in the National Games was conducted from 01st February to 7th February 2025 at the RGICS Ground, Rajat Jayanti Khel Parisar, Uttarakhand. Haryana was the most successful state. The competition featured a total of 15 events across Recurve, Compound, and Indian round categories, showcasing exceptional talent and determination from athletes across the country. While…
The 38th National Games witnessed an exhilarating display of skill, focus and determination in the recurve archery division as the medal winners were decided across the categories. Juyel Sarkar and Deepika Kumari win Gold Medals In the Men’s Recurve Individual, West Bengal’s rising star, Juyel Sarkar, showcased exceptional composure and accuracy to claim the gold…
National Games 2025: Spotlight on Archery at national games in the heart of Uttarakhand The 38th National Games of India is set to be a landmark event, showcasing the vibrant sporting culture of the nation. Hosted by Uttarakhand from January 28 to February 14, 2025, this multi-sport extravaganza promises to be much more than just…
The Nîmes Indoor Archery Tournament is an archery event in the Indoor World Series, held annually in Nîmes, France. The 2025 edition took place from January 17 to January 19. India entered four archers in three categories at the tournament: Abhishek Verma and Rishabh Yadav competed in Compound Men, Jyothi Surekha Vennam in Compound Women,…
The 2024 Chinese Taipei Open, held from December 6th to 8th in Taoyuan City, was an Indoor World Series event. Jyothi Surekha Vennam claimed the title. Jyothi Surekha Vennam claimed the Compound Women’s Gold at the tournament. India also had strong performances in the Recurve Men, Recurve Women, and Compound Men events, with several archers…
Archery fans witnessed some exciting action at the GT Open 2024 (Indoor Archery World Series), held from November 15th to 17th in Strassen, Luxembourg. While the Indian contingent was small, the compound archers lived up to expectations, winning two medals and giving everyone a reason to rejoice. Abhishek and Jyothi Deliver India’s Only Success at…
New Delhi, October 5, 2024: Rising Indian archer Vaishnavi Pawar, supported by Punit Balan Group, impressed with her brilliant performance as the Indian team clinched the silver medal in the recurve U-18 women’s team category at the 2024 Asian Youth Archery Championship in Taipei City, Chinese Taipei. Vaishnavi generally took the first shot for the three-member…
