India Clinches Bronze at Taipei Open 2025
The Indian men's compound archery team opened the country's medal account at the Taipei Open 2025 with a remarkable bronze medal finish. The trio of Abhishek Verma, Rishabh Yadav, and Ojas Deotale showcased exceptional skill and teamwork at this prestigious Indoor World Series event held in Taoyuan City, Chinese Taipei, from December 5-7, 2025.
Team India's Championship Performance
The Indian compound team's journey to the podium demonstrated the depth of talent in Indian archery. This achievement marks another milestone for India's compound archery program, which has been consistently performing at the highest levels of international competition. The team's coordination and precision shooting under pressure highlighted why India has become a force to reckon with in compound archery events.
Rising Stars of Indian Archery
Abhishek Verma brings extensive World Cup experience and multiple gold medals to the team, establishing himself as a senior figure in Indian archery. Rishabh Yadav, at 23, has emerged as one of India's most promising archers, having recently secured India's first individual medal at the World Games 2025 with a bronze in the men's compound event. Ojas Deotale completes the formidable trio, with the team having previously won gold at the Archery World Cup Stage 2 in Shanghai earlier this year.
India's Growing Archery Dominance
The bronze medal at Taipei Open 2025 adds to India's impressive archery credentials in 2025. Indian archers have been consistently performing at elite levels across multiple international competitions, with the women's team also securing medals at the same event—V Jyothi Surekha won bronze in the women's individual compound event, defeating Korea's So Chaewon 149-143. This collective success reflects the robust training programs and talent development initiatives driving Indian archery forward.
Looking Ahead
With young talents like Rishabh Yadav combining forces with experienced campaigners like Abhishek Verma, Indian archery continues its upward trajectory on the world stage. The team's performance at Taipei Open 2025 serves as a promising indicator for upcoming international championships and reinforces India's position as a compound archery powerhouse. As these athletes continue to refine their skills and build on their international experience, fans can expect more podium finishes in future competitions.