Published: 12:21, October 21, 2024 | Updated: 17:53, October 21, 2024
China's Li wins maiden women's recurve gold at archery World Cup Final
By Xinhua
In this photo released by the World Archery on its official website, Li Jiaman of China celebrates during the Archery World Cup Final in Tlaxcala de Xicohtencatl, Mexico, on Oct 20, 2024.

MEXICO CITY - China's Olympic silver medalist Li Jiaman won her first World Cup Final title in her debut at the season-ending tournament in Tlaxcala de Xicohtencatl, Mexico, on Sunday.

Li, a member of China's women's team that secured silver at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, dominated India's Deepika Kumari 6-0 in the final, capping off a successful season that included a women's team gold at the World Cup in Shanghai.

"I was just trying to get the best arrows out. I wasn't thinking too much about winning or losing," Li told World Archery.

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The eight-player event saw Li start strong with a 7-3 victory over Angela Ruiz of Mexico before eliminating Olympic women's team gold medalist Jeon Hunyoung 6-2. In the final, Li opened with a narrow 27-26 win against Kumari, followed by a perfect 30, including an X, in the second set. Three 9s in the third set secured her spot at the top of the podium as Kumari struggled, totaling 25 with a disappointing 7.

In this photo released by the World Archery on its official website, Li Jiaman of China reacts during the Archery World Cup Final in Tlaxcala de Xicohtencatl, Mexico, on Oct 20, 2024.

Alejandra Valencia, the other Mexican archer in the women's recurve competition, delighted the home crowd by defeating Jeon 6-2 to take the bronze medal.

In the men's recurve final, Kim Woo-jin of South Korea concluded his 2024 season on a high note after winning three gold medals at the Paris Olympics. The world No 1 beat compatriot Lee Woo-seak 7-3 to claim his fifth World Cup Final title.

"First of all, I'm very happy. I will try to win not only these five times but many more in a row," Kim said.

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Marcus D'Almeida of Brazil completed the podium with a victory over Matias Grande of Mexico in the bronze medal match.