Fuge shoots compound gold – The Hindu

A file image of archer Prathamesh Fuge of India. Photo: World Archery Federation via Getty Images

Archer Prathamesh Fuge has won the compound men’s individual gold medal in the Veronica’s Cup World ranking event at Kamnik, Slovenia.

Fuge, who was seventh in the qualification round with a total of 706 points, got two byes and then shot consistently high scores to beat Italy’s Alessandro Motta 146-134, Romania’s Teodor Vlad 149-126, Austria’s former World champion Nico Wiener 149-147 and Asian Games team gold medallist compatriot Prathamesh Jawkar 150-147 (in the semifinals).

In the title clash, Fuge edged past Israel’s European youth champion Shamai Yamrom 148-148 (10*-10) via shoot-off by hitting closer to the centre.

Jawkar finished fourth after getting beaten by local favourite Tim Jevsnik 147-147 (10*-10) in the bronze medal match.