Madhura Dhamangaonkar wins compound gold at Archery World Cup Stage 2 in Shanghai
Madhura Dhamangaonkar won her maiden individual World Cup gold, beating USA's Carson Krahe 139–138 in the women's compound final at the Archery World Cup Stage 2 in Shanghai on 10 May 2025; India's men's compound team also won gold.
Summary
Madhura Dhamangaonkar, 24, beat Carson Krahe of the USA 139–138 in the women's compound final at the Archery World Cup Stage 2 in Shanghai on 10 May 2025, her maiden individual World Cup gold on return to international archery after three years. She had beaten Jyothi Surekha Vennam 142–141 in the quarter-finals and Hazal Burun of Türkiye 143–141 in the semi-finals. She also won women's team silver and compound mixed team bronze with Abhishek Verma. The men's compound team of Abhishek Verma, Rishabh Yadav and Ojas Deotale beat Mexico 232–228 for gold, and Rishabh Yadav won individual bronze.
Key facts
- Date
- 10 May 2025
- Event
- Archery World Cup Stage 2, Shanghai
- Final
- Beat Carson Krahe (USA) 139–138
- Madhura's medals
- Gold (individual), silver (women's team), bronze (mixed team)
- Men's team gold
- Abhishek Verma, Rishabh Yadav, Ojas Deotale; beat Mexico 232–228
Practice MCQs 4 questions
Whom did Madhura Dhamangaonkar beat in the women's compound final at the Archery World Cup Stage 2, Shanghai, on 10 May 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Carson Krahe
She beat USA's Carson Krahe 139–138 in the final; Hazal Burun was her semi-final opponent and Jyothi Surekha Vennam her quarter-final opponent.
What was the score in Madhura Dhamangaonkar's winning final?
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Correct answer: D — 139–138
She won the final 139–138; 143–141 was her semi-final score and 232–228 the men's team final score.
Consider the following statements about India at the Archery World Cup Stage 2, Shanghai: 1. The men's compound team of Abhishek Verma, Rishabh Yadav and Ojas Deotale beat Mexico 232–228 in the final. 2. Madhura Dhamangaonkar also won women's team silver and compound mixed team bronze with Abhishek Verma. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct.
Which compound archery event is set to mark compound archery's Olympic debut at LA 2028?
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Correct answer: A — Mixed team
The compound mixed team event will feature at LA 2028, marking compound archery's Olympic debut.