India Shine at Shanghai 2026 Archery World Cup: Full Results, Medal Winners and Complete Performance Review
India Shine at Shanghai 2026 Archery World Cup With Historic Gold and Breakthrough Medal Performances
India produced a memorable campaign at the 2026 Hyundai Archery World Cup Stage 2 in Shanghai, highlighted by a sensational women’s recurve team gold medal and Sahil Jadhav’s maiden World Cup podium finish.
The Indian contingent showcased strong performances across recurve and compound categories, with several archers making deep runs into medal rounds against the world’s best.
The biggest talking point of the tournament was India’s women’s recurve team defeating powerhouse South Korea before overcoming hosts China in a dramatic final.
Here’s the complete breakdown of India’s results, medal winners, rankings and standout performances from Shanghai 2026.
India Medal Winners at Shanghai 2026 Archery World Cup
| Event | Athlete(s) | Medal |
|---|---|---|
| Women’s Recurve Team | Deepika Kumari, Ankita Bhakat, Kumkum Mohod | 🥇 Gold |
| Men’s Compound Individual | Sahil Jadhav | 🥉 Bronze |
India concluded the Shanghai stage with:
- 🥇 1 Gold Medal
- 🥉 1 Bronze Medal
- 📌 Total: 2 Medals
India Women’s Recurve Team Creates History With Gold Medal
The Indian women’s recurve team emerged as the biggest highlight of the event.
The trio of Deepika Kumari, Ankita Bhakat and Kumkum Mohod stunned South Korea 5-1 in the semifinals before defeating China in a tense shoot-off in the gold medal clash.
Women’s Recurve Team Results
- Defeated Uzbekistan (Round of 16) — 6-2
- Defeated Vietnam (Quarterfinal) — 5-4
- Defeated South Korea (Semifinal) — 5-1
- Defeated China (Final) — 5-4 SO
The victory over South Korea was one of India’s most significant team wins in recent years given Korea’s dominance in global archery.
Teenager Kumkum Mohod also emerged as one of the breakout stars of the tournament with her composed performances under pressure.
Sahil Jadhav Wins Maiden Archery World Cup Medal
India’s only individual medal in Shanghai came through Sahil Jadhav in the men’s compound event.
Jadhav defeated Denmark’s Martin Damsbo 147-144 in the bronze medal match to secure his first-ever Archery World Cup medal.
The Indian archer produced multiple perfect shots during the contest and narrowly missed out on a place in the final after a close semifinal defeat.
The bronze medal marked a major breakthrough moment in his international career.
Full India Results — Recurve Events
Women’s Recurve Team — 🥇 Gold
Team
- Deepika Kumari
- Ankita Bhakat
- Kumkum Mohod
Final Result
India defeated China 5-4 in shoot-off to win gold.
Men’s Recurve Team
Team
- Dhiraj Bommadevara
- Tarundeep Rai
- Yashdeep Bhoge
Result
- Eliminated by Bangladesh in Round of 16 (2-6)
Recurve Mixed Team
Pair
- Dhiraj Bommadevara
- Ankita Bhakat
Result
- Lost quarterfinal to Brazil in shoot-off (4-5 SO)
Women’s Individual Recurve Results
Simranjeet Kaur — 4th Place
Simranjeet Kaur enjoyed a brilliant run to the semifinals before narrowly missing out on a medal.
Results
- Lost semifinal to Kang Chaeyoung (South Korea)
- Lost bronze medal match to Jang Minhee (South Korea)
- Final Position: 4th
Simranjeet’s performance was among India’s biggest positives in Shanghai.
Deepika Kumari
- Reached Round of 16
- Final Rank: 9th
Kumkum Mohod
- Reached Round of 16
- Final Rank: 16th
Ankita Bhakat
- Reached Round of 32
- Final Rank: 22nd
Men’s Individual Recurve Results
Dhiraj Bommadevara
- Reached Round of 16
- Final Rank: 16th
Tarundeep Rai
- Reached Round of 32
- Final Rank: 23rd
Yashdeep Bhoge
- Eliminated in Round of 64
- Final Rank: 51st
Atanu Das
- Early elimination
- Final Rank: 69th
Compound Team Event Results
Men’s Compound Team — 4th Place
Team
- Sahil Jadhav
- Ojas Deotale
- Kushal Dalal
Result
- Lost semifinal to USA
- Lost bronze medal match to China in shoot-off
- Finished 4th
India narrowly missed another podium finish in the compound team category.
Women’s Compound Team
Team
- Jyothi Surekha Vennam
- Aditi Swami
- Madhura Dhamangaonkar
Result
- Lost quarterfinal to Türkiye
- Eliminated before medal rounds
Compound Mixed Team
Pair
- Abhishek Verma
- Jyothi Surekha Vennam
Result
- Eliminated before medal rounds
- Lost Quarterfinal to USA 156-157
Men’s Individual Compound Results
Sahil Jadhav — 🥉 Bronze
- Bronze medal winner
- Defeated Martin Damsbo 147-144
Kushal Dalal
- Reached Quarterfinals
- Final Rank: 5th
Abhishek Verma
- Eliminated in Round of 32
- Final Rank: 19th
Ojas Deotale
- Eliminated in Round of 32
- Final Rank: 23rd
Women’s Individual Compound Results
Aditi Swami
- Reached Quarterfinals
- Final Rank: 5th
Jyothi Surekha Vennam
- Reached Round of 16
- Final Rank: 10th
Pragati
- Eliminated in Round of 32
- Final Rank: 19th
Madhura Dhamangaonkar
- Eliminated in Round of 32
- Final Rank: 24th
India’s Overall Performance at Shanghai 2026 Archery World Cup
India’s performance in Shanghai reflected the country’s growing consistency in international archery.
The women’s recurve gold medal was undoubtedly the standout achievement, especially considering victories over South Korea and China in the knockout rounds.
Young talents such as Kumkum Mohod and Sahil Jadhav emerged as future stars, while experienced campaigners like Deepika Kumari once again delivered on the big stage.
However, compound archery proved disappointing overall, with the men's team finishing fourth and both women's and mixed teams eliminated in the quarterfinals despite some strong individual showings.
Although India narrowly missed additional medals in several categories, the overall campaign provided strong momentum heading into the remaining stages of the Archery World Cup season.
For complete results, medal winners and event coverage, check: Shanghai 2026 Hyundai Archery World Cup Stage 2 – Full Coverage