<p>Indian Prime Minister Narendra Nodi, on Saturday, August 5, congratulated the Indian Women’s Compound Team for winning their maiden gold medal in the ongoing World Archery Championships in Berlin. PM Modi lauded the trio of Jyothi Surekha Vennam, Aditi Swami and Parneet Kaur, who, on Friday, finished at the first spot by beating Mexico in the final.</p>

<p>Taking to Twitter, PM Modi wrote it was a proud moment for the compound team and India and congratulated them.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"A proud moment for India as our exceptional compound Women's Team brings home India's first-ever gold medal in the World Archery Championship held in Berlin. Congratulations to our champions,” PM Modi wrote on Twitter.</p>

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<p>In the final against the Mexican trio of Dafne Quintero, Ana Sofia Hernandez Jeon, and Andrea Becerra, the Indian came up with their A-Game, and after a pulsating contest, stood tall in the end with a score of 235-229.</p>

<p>Although the conditions were tougher in Berlin, the Indian archers held their nerves and came on top. In the semis against the Colombian Team led by Sara Lopez, who also possessed a challenge to the Indians, the trio beat them in a close match with a score reading 220-216.</p>

<p>Earlier, during the knockouts (in pre-quarters and quarters against Turkey and Chinese Taipei, respectively), the Indian team fought hard for the win. With Paris Games about to begin in less than one year, India’s winning run in this discipline will raise medal expectations at 2024 Olympics.</p>

<p>Also, with this first-ever gold medal win in the World Archery Championship, the medal tally increased to 12 (including nine silvers and two bronze medals earlier).&nbsp;</p>

<h2>Jyothi stands tall among all</h2>

<p>Jyothi Surekha Vennam of the three also unlocked a unique milestone for herself with this gold medal crown. She now has seven medals to her name in this competition (including four bronze and two silver earlier), and with this now completed a Grand Slam of medals in the World Archery Championship.</p>

<p>In the Men’s category, the Indian trio of Abhishek Verma, Ojas Deotale, and Prathamesh Jawkar got knocked out in the Quarters after a 230-235 loss at the hands of the Netherlands.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, in the recurve category, both Men’s and Women’s teams lost their quarterfinal matches against South Korea (1-5) and the Dutch (2-6), respectively.</p>

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Nodi, on Saturday, August 5, congratulated the Indian Women’s Compound Team for winning their maiden gold medal in the ongoing World Archery Championships in Berlin.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Nodi, on Saturday, August 5, congratulated the Indian Women’s Compound Team for winning their maiden gold medal in the ongoing World Archery Championships in Berlin. PM Modi lauded the trio of Jyothi Surekha Vennam, Aditi Swami and Parneet Kaur, who, on Friday, finished at the first spot by beating Mexico in the final. Taking to Twitter, PM Modi wrote it was a proud moment for the compound team and India and congratulated them. "A proud moment for India as our exceptional compound Women's Team brings home India's first-ever gold medal in the World Archery Championship held in Berlin. Congratulations to our champions,” PM Modi wrote on Twitter. A proud moment for India as our exceptional compound Women's Team brings home India's first-ever gold medal in the World Archery Championship held in Berlin. Congratulations to our champions! Their hard work and dedication have led to this outstanding outcome. pic.twitter.com/oT8teX1bod — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 5, 2023 × In the final against the Mexican trio of Dafne Quintero, Ana Sofia Hernandez Jeon, and Andrea Becerra, the Indian came up with their A-Game, and after a pulsating contest, stood tall in the end with a score of 235-229. Although the conditions were tougher in Berlin, the Indian archers held their nerves and came on top. In the semis against the Colombian Team led by Sara Lopez, who also possessed a challenge to the Indians, the trio beat them in a close match with a score reading 220-216. Earlier, during the knockouts (in pre-quarters and quarters against Turkey and Chinese Taipei, respectively), the Indian team fought hard for the win. With Paris Games about to begin in less than one year, India’s winning run in this discipline will raise medal expectations at 2024 Olympics. Also, with this first-ever gold medal win in the World Archery Championship, the medal tally increased to 12 (including nine silvers and two bronze medals earlier). Jyothi stands tall among all Jyothi Surekha Vennam of the three also unlocked a unique milestone for herself with this gold medal crown. She now has seven medals to her name in this competition (including four bronze and two silver earlier), and with this now completed a Grand Slam of medals in the World Archery Championship. In the Men’s category, the Indian trio of Abhishek Verma, Ojas Deotale, and Prathamesh Jawkar got knocked out in the Quarters after a 230-235 loss at the hands of the Netherlands. Meanwhile, in the recurve category, both Men’s and Women’s teams lost their quarterfinal matches against South Korea (1-5) and the Dutch (2-6), respectively. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>The Indian trio of Jyothi Surekha Vennam, Aditi Swami, and Parneet Kaur on Friday, August 4 scripted history when they clinched India’s maiden gold medal at the ongoing World Archery Championships in Berlin. The historic moment sees India add another feather to its impressive hat with less than a year to go for the Paris Olympic Games. The Indian trio beat off competition from the Mexican team of Dafne Quintero, Ana Sofia Hernandez Jeon, and Andrea Becerra in a pulsating contest with a score line of 235-229.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>India scripts history</strong></h2>

<p>The Indian trio was at fluent best in the semifinal having got the better of the Colombian women’s team, led by Sara Lopez, 220-216 in the semifinal. In the challenging conditions of Berlin, the Indian archers held their nerves and secured the gold medal, adding to the previous tally of nine silvers and two bronze. The medal is India’s 12th in the Championships history.</p>

<p>The archers had previously beaten off competition from Chinese Taipei and Turkey in the quarter-finals and the pre-quarterfinals. They had been given a bye in the first round and will now eye a big prize as they prepare for the Paris Olympics.</p>

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<h2><strong>Jyothi’s achievement</strong></h2>

<p>In a unique achievement, Jyothi Vennam clinched her seventh medal at the event as she added to her already impressive tally. She had previously won four bronze and two silver medals at the World Archery Championships. She now has gold to her&nbsp;tally and completed a Grand Slam of medals at the event.</p>

<p>Earlier in the Indian men’s compound team event, Abhishek Verma, Ojas Deotale, and Prathamesh Jawkar crashed out in the quarter-finals with a 230-235 loss to the team from the Netherlands. In the recurve section, the Indian men’s team lost 1-5 to South Korea in the quarter-finals while the women were beaten 2-6 by the Dutch at the same stage.</p>

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The Indian trio of Jyothi Surekha Vennam, Aditi Swami, and Parneet Kaur on Friday, August 4 scripted history when they clinched India’s maiden gold medal at the ongoing World Archery Championships in Berlin.

The Indian trio of Jyothi Surekha Vennam, Aditi Swami, and Parneet Kaur on Friday, August 4 scripted history when they clinched India’s maiden gold medal at the ongoing World Archery Championships in Berlin. The historic moment sees India add another feather to its impressive hat with less than a year to go for the Paris Olympic Games. The Indian trio beat off competition from the Mexican team of Dafne Quintero, Ana Sofia Hernandez Jeon, and Andrea Becerra in a pulsating contest with a score line of 235-229. HISTORY was created by our GIRLS. It is India's FIRST EVER GOLD MEDAL in Archery World Championships. The trio of Jyothi Vennam, Aditi, and Parneet beat WR 1 Mexico 235-229 in the final.#ShePower #チェンソーマン#Archery pic.twitter.com/InfCYGVrtw — Somu P Joseph (@InfoGodown) August 4, 2023 × India scripts history The Indian trio was at fluent best in the semifinal having got the better of the Colombian women’s team, led by Sara Lopez, 220-216 in the semifinal. In the challenging conditions of Berlin, the Indian archers held their nerves and secured the gold medal, adding to the previous tally of nine silvers and two bronze. The medal is India’s 12th in the Championships history. The archers had previously beaten off competition from Chinese Taipei and Turkey in the quarter-finals and the pre-quarterfinals. They had been given a bye in the first round and will now eye a big prize as they prepare for the Paris Olympics. ALSO READ | BBL: Test great Nathan Lyon joins Melbourne Renegades from Sydney Sixers in shocking move Jyothi’s achievement In a unique achievement, Jyothi Vennam clinched her seventh medal at the event as she added to her already impressive tally. She had previously won four bronze and two silver medals at the World Archery Championships. She now has gold to her tally and completed a Grand Slam of medals at the event. Earlier in the Indian men’s compound team event, Abhishek Verma, Ojas Deotale, and Prathamesh Jawkar crashed out in the quarter-finals with a 230-235 loss to the team from the Netherlands. In the recurve section, the Indian men’s team lost 1-5 to South Korea in the quarter-finals while the women were beaten 2-6 by the Dutch at the same stage. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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