Dhiraj Bommadevara Wins Gold at Archery World Cup Final
On September 13, 2026, Dhiraj Bommadevara from Vijayawada won gold in the recurve archery World Cup Final in Saltillo, Mexico, defeating Japan's Nakanishi Junya in a shoot-off. This victory marks a significant achievement, ending a 16-year wait for India in this event.
Dhiraj Bommadevara became the first Indian male recurve archer to win gold at the Archery World Cup Final on September 13, 2026, in Saltillo, Mexico. The 25-year-old Army archer faced Japan’s Nakanishi Junya in a final that required both steady nerves and precision. Following five sets that resulted in a 5-5 tie, the match moved to a shoot-off where Bommadevara secured his victory with a score of 10-9. This performance marks the end of a 16-year period without a gold medal for Indian male recurve archers at this event.
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