Sahil Jadhav Strikes Bronze in Shanghai to Open His Archery World Cup Medal Account

India’s rising archery talent Sahil Jadhav made a memorable breakthrough on the international stage, winning his maiden World Cup medal with a composed bronze medal finish in the compound men’s individual event at Stage 2 in Shanghai.

The 25 year old held his nerve in a tight contest against experienced Danish archer Martin Damsbo , sealing a 147 to 144 victory in the bronze medal playoff. With this win, Jadhav not only secured his first ever World Cup medal but also delivered India’s only podium finish in the compound section of the tournament.

The match began on a challenging note for the Indian archer as he trailed by a point after the opening phase, with Damsbo starting strongly with a series of perfect 10s. However, Jadhav responded with remarkable composure, producing a perfect 30 in the second end , shifting the momentum in his favour.

From there, he maintained steady control, dropping only two points across his final nine arrows to close out the match confidently and secure the bronze medal finish .

This achievement marks a significant step in Jadhav’s young international career. He had made his World Cup debut only last month in Puebla, Mexico, and has now quickly announced himself as a promising name in Indian archery.

His Shanghai campaign was built on strong performances, beginning with a notable win over senior Indian archer Abhishek Verma , followed by victories against Germany’s Ruven Fluss and Austria’s former world champion Nico Wiener in a tense shootout.

Jadhav’s run ended in the semifinals against France’s world champion Nicolas Girard , where he narrowly lost by a single point despite pushing the contest till the final end.

While he missed out on the final, his bronze medal finish signals the emergence of a new contender in India’s archery setup, especially in the compound category , where India has traditionally been strong in team events but seeking individual breakthroughs.

India will now turn its focus to the recurve section on the concluding day, where further medal hopes remain alive.