Deepika delivers as India beat China to clinch Archery World Cup gold
India’s women’s recurve trio seized a crucial World Cup Stage 2 gold in Shanghai, stunning hosts China in a wind-battered final and adding a timely morale surge. - (10th May, *The Indian Express*; 10th May, *The Hindu*) India overturned China after a tied four-set final, winning the shoot-off 5-4 with Deepika’s pressure 9. - (10th May, *The Indian Express*) Gusting opposite winds and upgraded scores swung momentum; India’s steady 53-point finish pushed the match to sudden death. - (10th May, *The Hindu*) The win followed a semifinal upset over record 10-time Olympic champions South Korea, India’s first World Cup team gold since 2021. - (7th May, *The Indian Express*) In Shanghai, India’s methodical route included shoot-off wins over Uzbekistan and Vietnam, building consistency despite difficult qualification conditions. - (7th May–10th May, *The Indian Express*) With LA Olympics qualification tightening and Asian Games trials ahead, the gold directly boosts team-focus heading into upcoming selection.
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