The Indian women’s archery team comprising V. Jyothi Surekha, Aditi Swami, and Parneet Kaur won their first-ever gold medal in the World Archery Championships in Berlin on 4 August 2023.
- They achieved a convincing victory of 235-229 against top-ranked Mexico in the compound women’s team final.
- This victory marks the first time Indian archers have won a World crown at the elite level, surpassing their previous successes in the World under-21 and under-18 categories.
- The Indian archers’ consistent performance led them to win all four ends, securing the title.
- Youth Affairs and Sports Minister, Anurag Thakur, congratulated the winning trio and praised their confidence and skills that led India to victory.
- Mr. Thakur expressed immense pride and joy, hoping that they continue to make history for India and the world.
Q.: What historic achievement did the Indian women’s archery team accomplish in the World Archery Championships held in Berlin?
A) They won their first-ever gold medal in the compound women’s team final.
B) They secured a victory against Mexico in the under-21 category.
C) They emerged as the top-ranked team in the World Archery Championships.
D) They won the World crown at the elite level for the third time in a row.
Answer: A) They won their first-ever gold medal in the compound women’s team final.
