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Vaishnavi Adkar Wins Bronze, Secures India's First WUG Medal
At the World University Games, Vaishnavi Adkar made history by winning a bronze medal in tennis, becoming the first Indian woman to do so.
In archery, India is guaranteed at least two silver medals, with the mixed team competing for gold.
Several track and field athletes also advanced to the finals in their respective events.
This year, India's performance has been less successful than the last Games.
In the previous edition, India won 26 medals, but this year's medal count is lower because shooting was not included as a sport.
Vaishnavi Adkar won a bronze medal in women's singles tennis at the World University Games.
Adkar is the first Indian woman to win a tennis medal at the WUG.
India's compound archers secured at least two silver medals.
The compound mixed team will compete for gold against Korea.
Several track and field athletes advanced to the finals.
- Who
- Vaishnavi Adkar and Indian athletes.
- What
- Vaishnavi Adkar won a bronze medal in tennis at the World University Games.
- Where
- Berlin.
- When
- Thursday, July 24.
- Why
- To compete in the World University Games.
India's Performance
WUG Performance
Medal Count
India's Performance
Disappointing performance in the current edition of the games
WUG Performance
Last edition was India's best performance in the Games, winning 26 medals.
Key facts
- Tennis Medalist
- Vaishnavi Adkar
- Archery Medalists (at least)
- Kushal Dalal, Parneet Kaur
- Archery Mixed Team Gold Match
- India vs. Korea
- Mixed 4x400m relay team
- Made it to finals
- Last WUG Medals (India)
- 26 (11 gold, 5 silver, 10 bronze)



