Daijiworld Media Network - Antalya

Antalya, Jun 14: India clinched the gold medal in the recurve mixed team event at the Archery World Cup in Antalya after defeating Olympic champions South Korea in a thrilling final on Sunday.

The Indian duo of Dhiraj Bommadevara and Kumkum Mohod produced a composed performance to overcome the formidable South Korean pair of Oh Yejin and Kim Je Deok in a closely fought contest.

Both teams exchanged narrow scores across the sets, with neither side able to establish a clear advantage for much of the match. However, the Indian pair held their nerve during the decisive moments, delivering crucial shots under pressure to edge past their highly accomplished opponents.

The victory is regarded as a major achievement for Indian archery, with South Korea widely considered the sport's dominant force at the international level.

By defeating the reigning Olympic champions, India secured one of its most significant victories on the global archery stage and claimed the top spot on the podium at the prestigious World Cup event.

The gold medal further underlines India's growing strength in archery and provides a major boost ahead of upcoming international competitions.