Dhiraj Bommadevara Makes History with Gold at Archery World Cup Final 2026

Dhiraj Bommadevara has made history by winning India's first-ever gold medal in the Recurve Men's individual category at the Archery World Cup Final 2026 in Mexico. This landmark victory has been celebrated by various officials, including Uttarakhand's Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami and Andhra Pradesh's Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan. Dhiraj's journey from Vijayawada to the global stage serves as an inspiration for young athletes. His remarkable performance in a thrilling shoot-off against Japan's Junya Nakanishi has not only secured him a prestigious title but also marked a significant moment in Indian archery history. Read on to discover more about this incredible achievement.

By Narendra Chaudhary Sep 14, 2026, 23:59 IST

Historic Victory for Indian Archery

On September 14, 2026, Uttarakhand's Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami extended his congratulations to Dhiraj Bommadevara, who achieved a remarkable milestone by winning a gold medal at the Archery World Cup Final held in Mexico. This victory marks India's first gold in the Recurve Men's individual category at this prestigious event.

CM Dhami expressed his pride in Dhiraj's accomplishment, emphasizing that it showcases India's advancing prowess in sports. He stated, "This is a historic achievement for Indian sports. Heartfelt congratulations to Dhiraj Bommadevara for winning India’s first-ever Recurve Men’s Gold at the Archery World Cup Final in Mexico. This landmark victory reflects the talent, determination, and growing strength of India’s sports infrastructure and development. A proud moment for the entire nation!"

A historic achievement for Indian sports. Heartiest congratulations to Dhiraj Bommadevara on winning India’s first-ever Recurve Men’s Gold at the Archery World Cup Final in Mexico. This landmark victory reflects the talent, determination and growing strength of India’s sports infrastructure and development. A proud moment for the entire nation! #ArcheryWorldCup

— Pushkar Singh Dhami (@pushkardhami) September 14, 2026

Pawan Kalyan, the Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, also commended Dhiraj for his outstanding performance in Mexico. His official social media account celebrated Dhiraj's historic win, noting that he is the first Indian male recurve archer to secure an individual gold medal at the Archery World Cup Final.

In his post, Kalyan remarked, "Heartiest congratulations to Dhiraj Bommadevara on his historic triumph at the Archery World Cup Final 2026 in Saltillo, Mexico. With remarkable composure, precision, and determination, Dhiraj defeated Japan’s Junya Nakanishi in a thrilling shoot-off to claim Recurve Men’s individual gold, becoming the first Indian male recurve archer to win gold at the World Cup Final."

He further highlighted Dhiraj's inspiring journey from Vijayawada to the global stage, stating, "His journey and dedication are especially inspiring. Hailing from Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, Dhiraj began his archery journey at a young age and has now risen to the pinnacle of the sport, carrying the Tricolour with distinction on the world stage. This is a landmark moment for Indian archery and a testament to the talent, discipline, and determination of our athletes."

Heartiest congratulations to Dhiraj Bommadevara on his historic triumph at the Archery World Cup Final 2026 in Saltillo, Mexico. With remarkable composure, precision and determination, Dhiraj defeated Japan’s Junya Nakanishi in a thrilling shoot-off to claim Recurve Men’s individual gold, becoming the first Indian male recurve archer to win gold at the World Cup Final. His journey and dedication are especially inspiring. Hailing from Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, Dhiraj began his archery journey at a young age and has now risen to the pinnacle of the sport, carrying the Tricolour with distinction on the world stage. This is a landmark moment for Indian archery and a testament to the talent, discipline and determination of our athletes. Congratulations, @BommadevaraD. You have made Bharat proud and created a new chapter in Indian sporting history. – @PawanKalyan #DhirajBommadevara #Archery #WorldCupFinal

— Deputy CMO, Andhra Pradesh (@APDeputyCMO) September 14, 2026

Dhiraj's victory at the Archery World Cup Final is historic, as he became the first Indian male archer to win an individual title at this season-ending event, according to reports from Olympics.com. The 25-year-old athlete triumphed over Japan’s Nakanishi Junya with a score of 6-5 in a nail-biting gold medal match that culminated in a shoot-off. Dhiraj maintained his composure under pressure, scoring a 10 in the decisive attempt, while Nakanishi scored a nine, thus securing the most significant individual title of his career.

With this achievement, Dhiraj joins the ranks of only the second Indian archer to win an individual title at the Archery World Cup Final, following Dola Banerjee, who claimed the women’s recurve title in Dubai back in 2007.