Winnipeg, Aug. 25 -- Sharvari Shende wrapped up India's campaign at the World Archery Youth Championships 2025 by striking gold in the Under-18 women's recurve event in Winnipeg, Canada.

The 16-year-old became just the third Indian world champion in the women's recurve category after Deepika Kumari (2011) and Komalika Bari (2021), according to Olympics.com.

The 20th seed after qualification, Sharvari, defied the odds stacked against her and orchestrated higher-ranked opponents en route to a memorable gold medal. She trounced the Republic of Korea's third seed, Kim Yewon, by 7-3 in the semi-finals to earn a shot at the top podium finish.

In the gold medal fixture, the game went right down to the wire as both remained inseparable after t...