The second leg of the four-stage World Cup circuit will feature over 300 archers from 44 countries, all competing for vital qualification spots for the season-ending World Cup Final in Saltillo later this year.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
India heads into the Shanghai leg trying to improve on a modest start to the season, having secured just one medal at Stage 1 in Puebla, where the women\u2019s compound trio of Jyothi, Madhura Dhamangaonkar, and Pragati won gold.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The same squad, chosen through national trials in Kolkata in February, will compete in Shanghai, a location that holds good memories for the Indian team. Last year, India achieved a seven-medal haul, including two golds. Madhura was the standout performer, winning individual gold and a mixed team bronze with Abhishek Verma, while the women\u2019s compound team earned silver.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
India\u2019s men\u2019s compound team, which won gold in Shanghai last year, returns with a solid lineup that includes Kushal Dalal, former world champion Ojas Deotale, Sahil Jadhav, and Abhishek Verma, bringing depth and experience.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The same squad, chosen through national trials in Kolkata in February, will compete in Shanghai, a location that holds good memories for the Indian team. Last year, India achieved a seven-medal haul, including two golds. Madhura was the standout performer, winning individual gold and a mixed team bronze with Abhishek Verma, while the women\u2019s compound team earned silver.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The competition will run from May 5 to 10. The finals, set for May 9 (compound) and May 10 (recurve), will be streamed live in India on Archery+, but there will be no television broadcast.<\/p>\r\n\r\n