Madrid, July 13 -- China's Zhu Jingyi and Li Mengqi settled for silver in the recurve mixed team event at the fourth stage of the 2026 Archery World Cup here on Sunday, losing to hostSpain in a dramatic shoot-off.
Competing before a passionate home crowd at Madrid's National Complutense Stadium, Spain's Elia Canales and Andres Temino Mediel edged the Chinese pair with two perfect 10s in theshoot-off after the match finished level following four sets.
Spain took the opening set 38-37 before China fought back as the contest remained evenly poised. The teams were tied 3-3 after three sets, and China appeared to seize the initiative in the fourth with two Xs and a 10. However, Li's final arrow landed in the nine-ring, allowing Spain to forcea...