Jyothi Surekha Vennam

Born on 3rd July 1996 in Vijayawada city of Andhra Pradesh; Jyothi Surekha Vennam is a new face in the Indian archery. She has bagged numerous national as well as international medals in various events.  

A glimpse of her career achievements:

• Set a Limca Book Record at the age of 4 by crossing the  Krishna River three times, covering a distance of 5 km in 3:20:06.
• Won an Olympic round gold medal at the Mexican Grand Prix in 2009.
• Won two bronze medals at the World Youth Archery Championships of 2013 in Compound Jr. women team and compound Jr. mixed team events.
• In 2017, she was bestowed with the Arjuna Award by the Government of India for her astounding performance in archery.
• Clinched a silver medal in 2017 and two bronze medals in 2019 World Archery Championships in Compound team and Compound individual events.
• Bagged two bronze, three silver and three gold medals at the Asian Archery Championships in between 2011 and 2019 in various events.