Golden Arrow! Dhiraj Makes Indian Archery History
What Happened
Dhiraj Bommadevara became the first Indian male recurve archer to win the Archery World Cup Final, defeating Japan’s Nakanishi Junya in a dramatic shoot-off in Saltillo, Mexico. After the match ended 5-5, Dhiraj held his nerve to win the tie-break 10-9 and claim the biggest title of his career.
Key Takeaways
The triumph ends a 16-year wait for an Indian male recurve archer to win a medal at the World Cup Final and makes Dhiraj only the second Indian after Dola Banerjee (2007) to win World Cup Final gold. The victory is a major boost ahead of the upcoming Asian Games.