Indian archer Dhiraj wins mixed team and individual gold

Indian archer Dhiraj Bommadevara completed a stunning golden double at the Archery World Cup Stage 3 in Antalya, Turkey, on Sunday, June 14, 2026, defeating South Korean powerhouses to win both the recurve mixed team and men's individual gold medals. The 24-year-old first partnered with 17-year-old Kumkum Mohod to upset the formidable Korean pair of Kim Je Deok and Oh Yejin, before later overcoming Paris Olympic bronze medalist Lee Woo Seok for his first individual World Cup title.

The Indian duo secured the mixed team gold with a 5-1 victory (37-36, 37-36, 39-39) in a high-quality final against a team featuring an Olympic gold medalist. Dhiraj, India's highest-ranked recurve archer at world No. 16, sealed the match with a perfect 10 on the final arrow. The victory marked the first World Cup mixed team gold for both archers. Dhiraj had previously won bronze medals in the event in 2024 and 2025.

Just hours later, Dhiraj returned to the range for the individual final, where he defeated Lee Woo Seok 7-3 (30-29, 29-28, 27-27, 27-29, 30-29). He clinched the title in emphatic fashion, shooting three consecutive 10s in the decisive final set. To reach the final, Dhiraj had staged a...