Dhiraj Bommadevara scripted history by becoming the second Indian recurve archer—and the first male from the nation—to win the World Cup Final. His landmark triumph in Saltillo came after a thrilling fightback against Japan's Junya Nakanishi, where Dhiraj overcame trailing scores of 3-1 and 5-3 before dramatically sealing the gold medal with a 10-X in a high-stakes shoot-off.

This major victory follows his maiden World Cup gold in Antalya earlier in June. Dhiraj's historic accomplishment brought immense joy to his family. Expressing profound pride, his father, Bommadevara Shravan Kumar, highlighted how his son is bringing laurels and fame to the nation. His mother, Bommadevara Revathi, shared her delight at his pioneering feat as India's first male champion in the event. Meanwhile, his uncle, Bommadevara Chandra Prakash, attributed the young archer's remarkable rise to the top to his unwavering personal discipline alongside his parents' relentless hard work. (PTI)