Hyderabad, November 14, 2025 – KL Deemed to be University has congratulated its distinguished alumna and Arjuna Awardee Ms. V. Jyothi Surekha Vennam for her spectacular double-gold victory at the Asian Archery Championships 2025 held in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Showcasing remarkable precision and competitive excellence, Jyothi secured both the women’s individual gold and the women’s team gold, contributing significantly to India’s impressive four-medal finish, which included three gold medals.
In the women’s individual event, Jyothi delivered an exceptional performance throughout the competition. She defeated Taipei’s Chen Si-yu 149–143 in the semifinals before overcoming India’s rising talent Prithika Pradeep 147–145 in a tightly contested final.
Earlier in the championships, Jyothi teamed up with Prithika and Deepshikha to guide India to the women’s team title, defeating South Korea 236–234 with a flawless display of consistency, scoring 59 points in all four ends.
With these victories, Jyothi has reached a historic career milestone of 90 international medals, comprising 33 gold, 33 silver, and 24 bronze medals. This achievement further strengthens her position as one of Asia’s most successful archers and a dominant force in international compound archery.
Jyothi’s performance adds to her impressive record at the Asian Archery Championships, where she now holds eight titles between 2011 and 2025, including three individual championships in 2015, 2021, and 2025. This consistency over more than a decade demonstrates her sustained excellence and ability to perform at the highest level across different phases of her career.
Reflecting on this achievement, Hon’ble Chancellor of KL Deemed to be University, Er. Koneru Satyanarayana, said, “We are immensely proud of our B.Tech as well as MBA Alumna Jyothi Surekha Vennam. Her dedication and discipline reflect the highest standards of sporting excellence. Her recent victories bring great pride to India, to Andhra Pradesh & Telangana, and to the KL University family. She is an exceptional role model for young achievers across the country.“
As one of KL Deemed to be University’s most distinguished alumni, Jyothi holds both B.Tech and MBA degrees from the institution, demonstrating that academic excellence and sporting achievement can go hand in hand. Her journey reflects what can be accomplished through focused training, resilience, and an environment that supports both academic and athletic growth.
Jyothi continues to inspire learners across India with her remarkable achievements. Her consistency at the international level, combined with her educational accomplishments, makes her an exceptional role model for young athletes who aspire to balance sports and academics.
The University has extended its heartfelt congratulations to Jyothi on this extraordinary accomplishment and wishes her continued success in future championships, including upcoming international tournaments and the journey toward future Olympic campaigns.
With 90 international medals already to her credit and still competing at the peak of her abilities, Jyothi Surekha Vennam’s illustrious career continues to add new chapters of glory for Indian archery.
