India’s Compound mixed team of Jyothi Surekha Vennam and Rishabh Yadav clinched a silver medal at the World Archery Championships 2025 in Gwangju, South Korea, narrowly losing 155-157 to the Dutch champions, five-time world champion Mike Schloesser and Sanne De Laat, in a thrilling final.
India’s men’s compound archery team made history by winning their first-ever gold medal at the World Archery Championships 2025, edging France 235-233 in a thrilling final. This landmark victory adds to the mixed team silver won by Jyothi Surekha Vennam and Rishabh Yadav, marking India’s best-ever medal haul at the championships.
Despite shooting an impressive 39 in the last set, just one point shy of a perfect 40, the Indian pair finished just short in what is now an Olympic event, signaling growing Indian excellence in archery. Officials praised the duo’s grit, consistency, and contribution to India’s rising global stature in compound archery.
Near-Perfect Final Against Top World Champions
The nail-biting final highlighted the extraordinary composure and skill of Jyothi Surekha Vennam and Rishabh Yadav as they matched shot-for-shot with the reigning world’s top-ranked Dutch pair. The Indian duo took an early lead after the first set, but a slight slip with three nines in the second allowed the Dutch team to edge ahead.
India’s perfect tens in the third and a strong 39-point finish showed tremendous resilience but fell just short of a perfect 40 by their opponents. Rishabh Yadav expressed pride in medalling at every major event where he teamed with Jyothi, underscoring their strong partnership and confidence despite the narrow loss. Indian archery officials highlighted their performances as a stepping stone for future Olympic glory.
Historic Gold for India’s Men’s Compound Archery Team
India’s men’s compound archery team made history by winning their first-ever gold medal at the World Archery Championships 2025 in Gwangju, South Korea. The team of Rishabh Yadav, Aman Saini, and Prathamesh Fuge produced a remarkable comeback in the final, defeating the French team 235-233 in a thrilling match.
After trailing 57-59 in the first set, India rallied with six perfect 10s to level the score and maintained steady form until the final arrow, where Fuge’s flawless ten sealed the historic victory. National coach Jiwanjot Singh Teja praised the team’s character and tactical adaptability as key factors in this landmark achievement, marking a new high point for Indian archery on the global stage.
Historic Success Fuelling Archery’s Rise in India
This silver medal marks only the second world championship mixed team silver ever for India, with Jyothi previously winning silver in 2021. The pair’s excellent form throughout 2025, including a world record and multiple World Cup medals, showcases Indian archery’s rapid progress in the compound discipline.
Closing the Championships, Rishabh also helped India clinch its first-ever men’s compound team gold with teammates Aman Saini and Prathamesh Fuge in a thrilling final against France. National coach Jiwanjot Singh Teja noted that this growing competitive spirit is motivating other archers and enhancing team contention for Olympic selection, with compound mixed team set to debut at Los Angeles 2028.
The Logical Indian’s Perspective
The Logical Indian commends Jyothi Surekha Vennam and Rishabh Yadav for their unwavering spirit, brilliant skill, and persistent pursuit of excellence on the world stage. Their near-perfect performance reveals not just athletic prowess but also the mental strength essential in precision sports like archery.
As India strengthens its presence in emerging Olympic disciplines, it offers an inspiring narrative of dedication and teamwork that transcends sport to uplift national pride and unity.
