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Dhiraj Bommadevara Wins Historic Gold at Archery World Cup Final
Dhiraj Bommadevara is an archer from Vijayawada in Andhra Pradesh.
He won a gold medal at the Archery World Cup Final in Mexico.
This made him the first Indian male recurve archer to win individual gold at this event.
He beat Japan’s Junya Nakanishi in a close shoot-off.
Dhiraj scored a perfect 10 in the deciding round, according to the chief minister’s message.
Leaders from Andhra Pradesh congratulated him for making history.
They said his hard work and focus can inspire other athletes.
Former Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy also celebrated Dhiraj alongside other Indian sports teams.
Dhiraj Bommadevara became the first Indian male recurve archer to win individual gold at the Archery World Cup Final.
He defeated Japan’s Junya Nakanishi in a shoot-off in Saltillo, Mexico.
Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu said Dhiraj’s victory ended India’s 16-year wait for the title.
Governor S. Abdul Nazeer and Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan also congratulated the Vijayawada-born archer.
Former Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy praised Dhiraj and other Indian sporting teams for their recent victories.
- Who
- Indian archer Dhiraj Bommadevara, who defeated Japan’s Junya Nakanishi.
- What
- He won the men’s individual recurve gold medal at the Archery World Cup Final.
- Where
- Saltillo, Mexico; Dhiraj is from Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh.
- When
- The article identifies the event as the 2026 Archery World Cup Final.
- Why
- His victory made him the first Indian male recurve archer to win gold at the World Cup Final and ended a 16-year wait for India.
Key facts
- Winner
- Dhiraj Bommadevara
- Event
- Archery World Cup Final
- Medal
- Men’s individual recurve gold
- Final opponent
- Junya Nakanishi of Japan
- Venue
- Saltillo, Mexico
- Historic achievement
- First Indian male recurve archer to win individual gold at the World Cup Final
- Additional recognition
- Andhra Pradesh Governor S. Abdul Nazeer, Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan congratulated Dhiraj
Quotes
N. Chandrababu Naidu
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister who congratulated Dhiraj in a post on X
“Hailing from Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, Dhiraj began his archery journey at a young age and has now risen to the pinnacle of the sport, carrying the Tricolour with distinction on the world stage. This is a landmark moment for Indian archery and a testament to the talent, discipline and determination of our athletes. Congratulations, Dhiraj. You have made Bharat proud and created a new chapter in Indian sporting history.”
thehansindia.com
“From the archery grounds of Vijayawada to the top of the global podium in Mexico! History has been made! Heartiest congratulations to Dhiraj Bommadevara on becoming the FIRST Indian male archer to win individual Gold at the Archery World Cup Final!”
thehansindia.com
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