Jyothi Surekha Vennam made history as the first Indian woman compound archer to win a medal at the World Cup Final, securing bronze in Nanjing. She achieved this by defeating world No. 2 Ella Gibson with a perfect performance, shooting 15 consecutive 10s. This marks a significant achievement for Vennam in her World Cup Final journey.
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