Deotale shines as Indian men seal top-three finish in compound section in Archery WC

Former world champion Ojas Deotale led from the front as India’s men compound team secured a top-10 finish in the qualification round of the Archery World Cup Stage 2 here on Tuesday (May 5, 2026).

Deotale, who became India’s first-ever male world champion in archery by winning the 2023 World Archery Championships in Berlin, was the best-placed Indian, shooting 711 points to finish seventh overall that set the tone for the team’s effort.

Sahil Jadhav also logged in 711 points, taking the next spot on X-count, while Kushal Dalal completed the trio with an overall 18th-place finish as India sealed the third seeding in the team event.