Sports · 13 May 2026

India women's recurve team defeats China to win Archery World Cup Stage 2 gold

Exam-focused facts from the 13 May 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

  • India's women's recurve team won the gold medal at the Archery World Cup Stage 2 in Shanghai by defeating China 5-4 (28-26) in a shoot-off.
  • The gold-winning Indian team comprised Deepika Kumari, Ankita Bhakat, and Kumkum Mohod.
  • This victory marks India's first Archery World Cup stage gold medal since 2021.
  • The Indian women's recurve team defeated the South Korea women's national archery team in the semifinals.
  • Pravin Jadhav won a bronze medal in the compound individual event.
  • Sahil Jadhav secured a bronze medal in the men's individual compound competition by defeating Martin Damsbo of Denmark 147-144.
  • Simranjeet Kaur advanced to the semifinals of the women's recurve individual event.

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