Bhubaneswar: The ever-resilient Brady Ellison let loose a thunderous roar after securing his sixth Hyundai World Cup Final title in Nanjing, China.
Facing off against long-time rival Marcus D’Almeida, Ellison clinched the gold in the recurve men’s final with a 6-4 win—avoiding a shoot-off this time around. He sealed the victory by landing a crucial arrow “a centimetre or so above the top of the 10,” after D’Almeida faltered with a 28 in the fifth end.
Ellison admitted his expectations were modest entering the competition: “I didn’t have any expectations coming in… I just wanted to stick to my game plan.” His focus paid off: he says he”
At age 36, Ellison was the oldest competitor on stage—but far from showing his age, he proved the adage: form is temporary, class is permanent. A fun moment came during the semis against Mete Gazoz—after both shooters nailed perfect 30s, Ellison broke tradition by strolling over to his Turkish opponent for a congratulatory high-five.
Meanwhile D’Almeida, despite the silver, continues to rack up stellar results and considers himself “the best for this year” thanks to his consistent podium finishes.
The season-ending event wraps up the 2025 campaign for the Hyundai World Cup — with the first stage of the 2026 edition already scheduled for April in Puebla, Mexico.
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