World Championship Final gold a boost not just for the Asian Games, but for my career: Dhiraj
Recurve archer B. Dhiraj won the World Cup Final gold medal in Mexico, becoming the second Indian to achieve this feat. He credits the victory as a significant confidence boost for his upcoming performance at the Asian Games.
Why it matters
Dhiraj's success highlights India's growing competitiveness in international archery and serves as a morale booster for the national contingent.
Recurve archer B. Dhiraj, who overcame fatigue from 35 hours of air travel and unusually windy conditions in Saltillo, Mexico, to win the World Cup Final gold medal, said the achievement would boost his confidence for future competitions, including the upcoming Asian Games.
Dhiraj, the second Indian to claim a gold in the prestigious event after Dola Banerjee’s feat in 2007, said it was a dream-come-true moment for him.
“Archers dream of qualifying for the tournament, in which the top eight archers in the world compete. Winning the title is even more special. This is a boost not just for the Asian Games, but for my career,” Dhiraj told The Hindu after reaching Japan from Mexico and joining India’s Asian Games preparatory camp in Kurobe on Tuesday, having covered nearly 25,000 km across the globe in six days.
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