Indian Women’s Team Won the Bronze Medal in the Recurve Section at the Archery World Cup 2022

The Indian women’s team won the bronze medal in the recurve section at the Archery World Cup 2022 after defeating Chinese Taipei with a score of 6-2.

The Indian women’s team comprised Komalika Bari, Ankita Bhakat, and Ridhi.

This is the first team medal of the season for the Indian recurve women. By winning this medal, the country’s medal tally to three at the World Cup Stage 2.

Indian team fought for the bronze medal as the Indian team lost to Korea with a score of 2-6 In the semi-finals match.

The Indian men’s recurve team was eliminated in the quarterfinals after losing to lower-ranked France with a score of 6-2. The team comprised Tarundeep Rai, Jayanta Talukdar and debutant Neeraj Chauhan.

The 2022 Archery World Cup is the 16th edition of the international archery circuit organised annually by the World Archery federation. It was organized in Gwangju, South Korea. It is also known as the Hyundai Archery World Cup for sponsorship reasons.

   Important points for the exam:

• The Indian women’s team won the bronze medal in the recurve section at the Archery World Cup 2022 after defeating Chinese Taipei with a score of 6-2.
• The Indian women’s team comprised Komalika Bari, Ankita Bhakat, and Ridhi.
• This is the first team medal of the season for the Indian recurve women. By winning this medal, the country’s medal tally to three at the World Cup Stage 2.
• The 2022 Archery World Cup was held in Gwangju, South Korea.

   Facts to know:

• The year 2022 marks the 16th edition of the tournament.
• World Archery federation was established in 1931.
• Headquarters of the World Archery Federation: Lausanne, Switzerland.
• Membership of the World Archery Federation: 159 national and other associations.