At the Stage 2 of the 2026 Archery World Cup in Shanghai, India's women's recurve team, consisting of Deepika Kumari, Ankita Bhakat, and Kumkum Mohod, delivered an impressive performance by defeating China's team in a nail-biting shoot-off, winning 28-26 after the match ended in a tie at 4-4. This victory denied China back-to-back titles following their earlier success in Stage 1. The Indian archers had previously triumphed over South Korea, the 10-time Olympic champions, with a score of 5-1 in the semi-finals. Meanwhile, China's Li Mengqi showcased his talent by winning the men's individual recurve title, defeating notable competitors including Olympic champion Kim Je Deok from South Korea. Li also partnered with Huang Yuwei to secure gold in the mixed team recurve event, overcoming South Korea's duo in the final. The next stage of the World Cup is scheduled to be held in Antalya, Turkey, from June 9-14.