Jyothi Surekha Vennam: First Indian Woman to Win Medal at Archery World Cup Final 2025

Indian Archer Wins Bronze in Nanjing, China – A Historic Feat for Indian Archery

Indian archer Jyothi Surekha Vennam made history by becoming the first Indian woman compound archer to win a medal at the Archery World Cup Final, securing a bronze medal in Nanjing, China.

In a thrilling bronze-medal match, Jyothi defeated second seed Ella Gibson of Great Britain 150–145, shooting a perfect 15 tens across five ends — a flawless display of focus and consistency that earned her global recognition.

The Asian Games champion started her campaign with a 143–140 win over Alexis Ruiz of the USA in the quarterfinals.She then faced world number one Andrea Becerra of Mexico in the semifinals, narrowly losing 143–145 in a closely fought match.

However, Jyothi showed remarkable composure and determination to bounce back in the bronze-medal match, clinching India’s first-ever women’s compound medal at the season-ending Archery World Cup Final.

Another Indian archer, Madhura Dhamangaonkar, also competed in the women’s compound event but made an early exit after a 142–145 loss to Mexico’s Mariana Bernal in the first round.

Jyothi’s performance, however, marks a historic milestone for Indian archery, further cementing India’s status as an emerging powerhouse in the sport on the global stage.