Nico Wiener Surges to Semifinals in Hyundai Archery World Cup; Andrea Becerra Joins the Ranks

In a thrilling quarterfinal tiebreak, Nico Wiener advanced to the semifinals in the Hyundai Archery World Cup. His arrow that secured victory also placed him in the compound men’s final four, marking his second appearance in this stage of the tournament after competing in Gwangju in 2022. Wiener will face Korea’s Yang Jaewon, under-21 world champion Priyansh, and Nick Kappers in the upcoming rounds.

Wiener expressed his happiness after his win and acknowledged the challenge of facing reigning Hyundai Archery World Cup Champion Mathias Fullerton. Despite the tough competition, he recognized the importance of luck in his victory and emphasized the need to continuously improve his skills. Fullerton, who was the top seed, delivered strong performances throughout the tournament but ultimately finished seventh in the event.

Meanwhile, Andrea Becerra secured a spot in the semifinals of the compound women’s category by defeating reigning World Archery Champion Aditi Swami in the quarterfinals. Becerra, who was second to Swami at last year’s World Archery Championships, will face off against Jyothi Surekha Vennam, Meeri-Marita Paas, and Alexis Ruiz in her next round. India has another representative on stage with Becerra; it is a testament to how diverse talent is present in this competition.