India Wins Two More Golds at World Archery Para Series 2026, Finishes Day with Four Medals

India's outstanding campaign at the World Archery Para Series in Nové Město, Czechia, continued with another medal-laden day as the contingent secured two gold medals and two bronze medals in the team events, reinforcing the country's growing stature in international para archery.

The Indian recurve teams dominated their respective finals, with Harvinder Singh and Vijay Sundi winning the Para Recurve Men's Doubles gold, while Bhawna and Pooja emerged victorious in the Para Recurve Women's Doubles event. India also added bronze medals through Sheetal Devi and Payal Nag in the Para Compound Women's Doubles and Toman Kumar and Shyam Sundar Swami in the Para Compound Men's Doubles.

The latest success comes just a day after India claimed gold medals in both the Compound Mixed Team and Recurve Mixed Team events, highlighting the country's exceptional depth across multiple para archery categories.

Leading India's charge was Paralympic champion Harvinder Singh, who partnered Vijay Sundi to capture the Para Recurve Men's Doubles title. Facing a strong Ukrainian pair in the final, the Indian duo delivered a composed performance to register a convincing 6-2 victory.

Using the recurve set system, Harvinder and Vijay consistently produced accurate shooting under pressure while maintaining control throughout the contest. Their teamwork and tactical execution ensured Ukraine never managed to build momentum as India comfortably secured the gold medal.

For Harvinder Singh, the victory adds another major international title to an already decorated career. Having already established himself as one of India's greatest para archers through his Paralympic success, he once again demonstrated why he remains among the world's elite.

Vijay Sundi complemented his experienced partner brilliantly, producing several crucial arrows as India stood atop the podium.

India's second gold medal of the day came in the Para Recurve Women's Doubles, where Bhawna and Pooja outclassed Brazil to secure another dominant 6-2 victory. The Indian pair controlled the match from the outset, displaying excellent coordination and consistency across every set. Their accurate shooting and calm approach prevented the Brazilian duo from mounting any sustained challenge, allowing Bhawna and Pooja to seal the title with authority.

The triumph further strengthens India's credentials in women's para archery and reflects the country's growing strength in team events. Both archers maintained remarkable composure throughout the final, producing high-quality performances at crucial moments to ensure another gold medal for the Indian contingent.

India also enjoyed success in the compound events, collecting two bronze medals. World champion Sheetal Devi partnered Payal Nag in the Para Compound Women's Doubles, where the pair secured a place on the podium with a bronze medal. For Sheetal, the medal adds to an already outstanding tournament after earlier winning the Compound Mixed Team gold alongside Shyam Sundar Swami.

In the Para Compound Men's Doubles, Toman Kumar and Shyam Sundar Swami also finished with bronze, further boosting India's medal tally.

Shyam's achievement was particularly noteworthy as he concluded the tournament with multiple medals, having already contributed to India's mixed team gold earlier in the competition.

The latest results underline the remarkable depth Indian para archery has developed across both recurve and compound disciplines. Unlike previous years, where India's medal hopes often centred around a handful of individual athletes, the current squad has demonstrated the ability to challenge for honours across multiple events. The success in men's, women's and mixed team competitions highlights the strength of India's preparation and the growing pool of international-level para archers.

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Winning medals in both recurve and compound categories also reflects the balanced development of the programme, with athletes capable of competing against the world's strongest nations across different disciplines.

The World Archery Para Series serves as an important international competition and a valuable opportunity for athletes to test themselves against elite opposition ahead of future World Championships and Paralympic qualification events. India's consistent medal-winning performances in Nové Město provide another indication that the country remains one of the emerging powers in global para archery.

The confidence gained from defeating strong opponents such as Ukraine and Brazil in gold medal matches will prove valuable as Indian archers prepare for even bigger international competitions.

With multiple gold and bronze medals across team events, the Nové Město campaign has once again showcased India's remarkable progress in para sports. Athletes such as Harvinder Singh, Sheetal Devi, Bhawna and Shyam Sundar Swami continue to inspire the next generation while proving that Indian para archers can consistently compete with and defeat the world's best.

The performances in Czechia also reflect the increasing investment in para sports, stronger coaching systems and improved athlete development programmes that have transformed India's standing on the international stage.

As the Tricolour flew high once again in Nové Město, India's para archers delivered another statement of intent. With two more gold medals, two bronze medals and consistent podium finishes across categories, the team has reaffirmed its position as one of the leading forces in world para archery and continues to build momentum towards future global championships.