At the World Archery Championships held from 10-15 June 2019 in ‘s-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands, India achieved significant success by winning one silver and two bronze medals, marking a pivotal moment for Indian archery on the global stage.

1. Men’s Recurve Team Event: The Indian men’s recurve team, consisting of Tarundeep Rai, Atanu Das, and Pravin Yadav, won the silver medal in the team event. This achievement was a remarkable one, as the team demonstrated exceptional coordination and skill to secure a spot on the podium at such a prestigious global competition. The silver medal was a testament to the strength and depth of India’s recurve archers and their growing prominence in international events.
2. Women’s Compound Team Event: The Indian women’s compound team of V. Jyothi Surekha, Muskan Kaur, and Raj Kaur clinched the bronze medal in the team event. This performance was a key highlight for Indian archery, as it showcased the strength and consistency of the women archers in compound archery. The team’s exceptional performance reflected the progress India has made in the compound event, an area where the country had been showing increasing success over the years.

• Team Performances: The Indian men’s recurve team’s silver medal and the women’s compound team’s bronze medal were major achievements at the World Archery Championships. These medals highlighted India’s growing strength in both recurve and compound archery, with strong performances in both team events.
• Consistency in Compound Archery: The women’s compound team’s success demonstrated the potential of India’s women in the sport, with Jyothi Surekha, Muskan Kaur, and Raj Kaur showing their exceptional skills on the world stage. Their medal win contributed to India’s standing as a rising power in compound archery.
• Men’s Recurve Team Success: The men’s recurve team’s achievement underscored the continued strength of India in the recurve category. The team consisting of Tarundeep Rai, Atanu Das, and Pravin Yadav demonstrated their depth of skill and teamwork to earn a place in the finals and secure the silver.

India’s strong performance at the 2019 World Archery Championships further solidified the country’s status as a competitive force in archery at the global level. The silver and two bronze medals were significant milestones for Indian archery and demonstrated the increasing potential of Indian archers in both individual and team events.

The World Archery Championships served as a platform for India’s archers to showcase their capabilities against the best in the world, and these victories continued to elevate India’s standing in the sport. The success of athletes like Tarundeep Rai, Atanu Das, Pravin Yadav, V. Jyothi Surekha, Muskan Kaur, and Raj Kaur reflected the growing strength of the Indian archery contingent and highlighted the nation’s potential for even greater achievements in the future.

This event was another step in India’s rise as a powerhouse in archery, further inspiring aspiring athletes and contributing to the sport’s growing popularity in the country.