The Austrian archer, aged 27, displayed remarkable accuracy during the 15-arrow match, rarely missing the eight-centimetre 10-ring. He only missed the four-centimetre X-ring twice in the first end and once each in the second and third. Reflecting on his victory, he stated that last year was challenging for him as he did not win anything. Winning in Mexico was an incredible experience for him, and he expressed his excitement at being in the country.
Andrea Becerra narrowly missed out on qualifying for the final as she had a point to lose with one arrow remaining. Unfortunately, her last shot landed in the eight, allowing Vennam to secure the final berth with a wider nine. This season’s Hyundai Archery World Cup consists of three stages instead of four. Points accumulated with strong finishes in Shanghai placed archers in a good position to qualify for the final based on rankings. Stage winners like Vennam and Wiener have already secured their spots in the final, while the recurve finals will conclude the competition in Shanghai on Sunday.
