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Rishabh Yadav, Aman Saini, and Prathamesh Fuge won India its first World Championships gold in men’s compound archery, defeating France 235-233.
Indian archers Rishabh Yadav, Aman Saini and Prathamesh Bhalchandra Fuge (X)
The Indian men’s compound archery team created history by winning its maiden gold medal at the World Championships, beating France in the final here on Sunday.
The trio of Rishabh Yadav, Aman Saini, and Prathamesh Fuge held its nerve to edge past France 235-233 in a thrilling title clash.
But 23-year-old Rishabh went one better soon after, teaming up with Aman Saini and Prathamesh Fuge to guide India to a thrilling 235-233 victory over France in the men’s compound team title clash.
With the scores tied 176-176 after three sets, the Indian team, seeded second held its nerve in the decisive round, shooting a superb 59 against France’s 57 to seal a historic gold.
En route to the final, India had registered impressive wins over Australia, powerhouse USA, and Turkey.
Earlier today, the Indian archery duo of Jyothi Surekha Vennam and Rishabh Yadav secured India a silver medal after narrowly missing out on the top prize against the Netherlands in a 155-157 loss in the final.
India’s Results From Day 1
India assured itself of two medals on the opening day of the World Archery Championships in Gwangju, Korea, with strong performances from young compound archer Rishabh Yadav.
Rishabh, who scored 709 points to finish eighth in qualifying, teamed up with Aman Saini and Prathamesh Fuge to guide India’s men’s team past Australia, the USA, and Turkey, booking a final against France.
However, defending champion India, comprising Jyothi, Parneet Kaur, and Prithika Pradeep, faced humiliation against Italy in a 229-233 loss in the second round of the Compound Women’s Team event.
(with PTI inputs)
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September 07, 2025, 12:49 IST
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