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 49 countries descending upon the historic Spanish capital, this week-long tournament will not only determine who secures the last remaining spots at the World Cup Final in Nanjing but also set the tone heading into the World Archery Championships in Gwangju this September.
For the first time, Madrid steps onto the World Cup stage as a host city. While it’s a debut for the circuit, Spain’s capital is no stranger to major archery events having hosted the 2005 World Championships, 2019 Youth World Championships, and co-hosted the 1992 Paralympic Games with Barcelona.
Madrid is the last opportunity for archers to book their place in the Hyundai Archery World Cup Final, scheduled for October 2025 in Nanjing, China. The format is simple: individual winners from the previous three stages (Central Florida, Shanghai, and Antalya) have already booked their tickets. Now, the Madrid winners and the highest-ranked non-winners across all stages will complete the final lineup.
Given the stakes and the size of the field, this stage carries significant weight not just for qualification but also as a form test before the world’s best compete in Korea later this year.
Schedule Overview (Local Time)
- Tuesday, July 8: Compound qualifying
- Wednesday, July 9: Recurve qualifying
- Thursday, July 10: Compound eliminations
- Friday, July 11: Recurve eliminations
- Saturday, July 12: Compound team & individual finals
- Sunday, July 13: Recurve team & individual finals
Qualifying and elimination rounds will be held at Vallehermoso Stadium, while the finals will be staged at the scenic Explanada Puente Del Rey, offering a fitting backdrop to crown stage winners.
Indian Squad: A Blend of Experience and Emerging Talent
India comes into the Madrid leg with strong medal momentum and high hopes. The contingent, comprising 16 archers across recurve and compound events, features both familiar names and exciting young talent.
Recurve Men:
- Dhiraj Bommadevara
- Neeraj Chauhan
- Rahul
- Tarundeep Rai
Dhiraj has been one of India’s most consistent recurve performers this year and will look to cement his place in the Asian Games and World Championship setups.
The experienced Tarundeep Rai, with over two decades of international experience, will provide invaluable guidance.
Recurve Women:
- Ankita Bhakat
- Gatha Anandrao Khadake
- Deepika Kumari
- Sharvari Somnath Shende
Deepika Kumari, India’s most decorated recurve archer, is back in the squad and remains a serious podium threat. Ankita Bhakat has shown strong recent form and will look to challenge Korea and Chinese Taipei for team medals.
Compound Men:
- Prathamesh Fuge
- Priyansh
- Aman Saini
- Rishabh Yadav
India’s compound men have been reliable medal contenders, and Priyansh and Aman Saini in particular have delivered consistent international results. The team will look to break Korea’s dominance in the event.
Compound Women:
- Parneet Kaur
- Pritika Pradeep
- Chikitha Taniparthi
- Jyothi Surekha Vennam
All eyes will be on Jyothi Surekha Vennam, a mainstay in Indian compound archery, and Parneet Kaur, who has risen rapidly through the ranks.
Current Form: India Among the Best in 2025
India has had a stellar run in the 2025 World Cup circuit so far, sitting 4th in the overall medals table with 3 gold, 2 silver, and 6 bronze medals, matching the USA in golds and just behind Mexico and Korea.
With the return of Tarundeep and the consistency shown by India’s compound squads, Madrid could be the event where India closes the gap with Mexico and South Korea in the rankings.
Star Archers to Watch in Madrid
While India brings a formidable squad, they’ll face fierce competition from the best in the world. Key names to watch include:
- Brady Ellison (USA) – Recurve men’s world No.1
- Lim Sihyeon (Korea) – Recurve women’s top-ranked archer
- Mike Schloesser (Netherlands) – Reigning compound men’s world No.1
- Andrea Becerra (Mexico) – World No.1 in compound women
Also returning are defending World Cup champions:
- Kim Woojin (Korea) – Recurve men
- Li Jiaman (China) – Recurve women
- James Lutz (USA) – Compound men
Notably absent is Sara Lopez (Colombia), the defending compound women’s champion, which opens up the field for archers like Jyothi Vennam and Andrea Becerra.
How to Watch the Action
Fans across the world can tune into the action via World Archery’s streaming platform Archery+. Coverage will also be available through a wide network of broadcasters:
- India: SETIndia
- China: CCTV
- MENA: BeIN Sports
- Latin America: Claro Sports
- Europe: Rai (Italy), TRT (Türkiye), and others
- Southeast Asia: SpoTV
- Australia: Fox
- USA: Streaming via Archery+
Live scores, match schedules, and daily highlights will be updated in real time on the World Archery website and social media platforms.
Looking Ahead: Nanjing and Gwangju on the Horizon
Madrid represents the final push before the season’s climax begins. With the World Cup Final in Nanjing and World Championships in Gwangju fast approaching, this event is not just about podium finishes it’s about momentum, qualification, and sharpening competitive edge.
For India, Madrid is a golden opportunity to showcase its depth in both recurve and compound formats, strengthen world rankings, and send a clear signal ahead of archery’s biggest tests of 2025.
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