Breaking: India’s Young Archery Team Dominates Asia Cup 2025 Singapore, Bags Nine Medals – From Two Golds to Six Silvers, Including World Record Silver by Women’s Compound Team
Archery Asia Cup 2025 Singapore: India’s Young Stars Shine, Set World Records, and hint at a Brighter Archery Future
India Dominates Singapore Leg of Archery Asia Cup
SINGAPORE — The Archery Asia Cup 2025 Singapore leg concluded on Friday, and a young Indian team made waves by finishing with an impressive tally of nine medals — two golds, six silvers, and one bronze. This comes after India topped the Bangkok leg earlier this year with eight medals, indicating a consistent and upward trend in Indian archery.
Dalal and Salve Lead the Charge, Sets the Stage for Future Dominance
Continuing his impressive run from the Bangkok leg, **Kushal Dalal** struck gold in the men’s individual compound archery final. Defeating Australia’s Joshua Mahon 149-143, Dalal proved his mettle and cemented his status as one to watch in the world of archery. **Tejal Salve** joined him on the top step of the podium, winning the women’s individual event against her teammate Shanmukhi Naga Sai Budde 146-144.
Did you know? Dalal and Salve are part of India’s under-21 contingent, indicating a bright future for Indian archery.
World Record Shattered by Indian Women’s Compound Team
A remarkable feat was achieved by the Indian women’s compound team consisting of Tejal Salve, Shanmukhi Naga Sai Budde, and Tanishka Nilkumar Thokal. They set a new U-21 world record with a total of 2101 points in the qualifiers, bettering the previous record they set in 2023 by 25 points.
Pro Tip Keep an eye on these young archers. Their consistent performance and records are shaping up a promising future for Indian archery.
India’s medals Haul: A Tale of Agonizingly Close Seconds and Resounding Victories
While India dominated in many events, they also faced heartbreaking losses. In the compound mixed team final, Dalal and Budde lost to Kazakhstan’s Adel Zhexenbinova and Andrey Tyutyun 155-153. Similarly, the women’s compound team lost to Malaysia in a shootoff after tying at 232 points.
However, the Indian team also showcased resilience. Sachin Chechi bagged bronze in the men’s individual compound event, beating Bangladesh’s Himu Bachhar 148-146. And in the recurve mixed team event, despite losing to Indonesia 6-0, the Indian pair of Vishnu Choudhary and Vaishnavi Babarao Pawar put up a strong fight.
FAQs: Your Questions Answered
Who are some of the top names in Indian archery?
Jyothi Surekha Vennam and Deepika Kumari are notable archers from India. However, they skipped the Singapore meet, paving the way for the younger generation to shine.
Is this the first time India has performed well in international archery?
India has a rich history in archery, having won several medals in international events, including World Championships and Olympics. This Singapore performance is part of India’s ongoing success story in archery.
Looking Ahead: What’s Next for Indian Archery?
With top archers like Jyothi Surekha Vennam and Deepika Kumari set to return, and a talented under-21 contingent proving their mettle, the future of Indian archery looks bright. As these young archers gain more experience, expect India to continue making waves in the world of archery.
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