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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*; 10…

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Deepika delivers as India beat China to clinch Archery World Cup gold

times-of-india • 3d11h

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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Deepika-Ankita-Kumkum stay calm in windy conditions to defeat China for Archery World Cup Stage 2 gold

indian-express • 3d1h

India's women's recurve archery team secured a historic gold medal at the Shanghai World Cup, defeating China in the final after a tense shoot-off, marking a significant achievement after recent setbacks in team competitions. The victory, achieved amidst challenging windy conditions, was supported by focused coaching, individual stellar performances, and mental resilience. The team now aims to build on this success for upcoming Asian Games trials and Olympic qualification efforts.

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Archery World Cup Stage 2 in Shanghai: India stuns home favourites China to clinch recurve team gold

the-Hindu • 3d15h

In a tense final marked by ups and downs, India took the opening set before China fought back to level the contest and force a shoot-off after the four-set regulation ended in a tie

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Deepika Kumari leads India to historic win over Korea at Archery World Cup Stage 2 in Shanghai

indian-express • 6d2h

The Indian women's archery team achieved a significant victory at the Asian Grand Prix in Shanghai by defeating Korea in the final, emphasizing the team's improving consistency and focus on process amid challenging conditions. This win is strategically important for qualification ahead of the LA Olympics, as team performance now directly influences individual qualification, marking a vital step in India’s Olympic preparation.

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