Archery World Cup

Current Context : On 11 May 2025 in Shanghai, India’s top recurve archer Deepika Kumari bounced back after losing her semifinal match to world No. 1 Lim Sihyeon. She then beat Korea’s Kang Chae Young 7–3 in the bronze-medal match, helping India win six medals at the event.

About the Archery World Cup

• Organizer: World Archery, the sport’s international federation.
• Format: Four stages held annually (Shanghai, Antalya, Medellín, and Paris), culminating in a Finals for the top eight archers per category.
• Ranking Points: Medals and match wins award points toward Olympic qualification and world rankings.
• India’s Performance: Historically strong in recurve; Deepika’s podiums contribute to India’s push for quota places for the 2028 Olympics.