Parth Salunkhe became first male archer to win gold in recurve category at Youth World Championships

Parth Salunkhe became the first male archer to win a gold in the recurve category at the Youth World Championships as India finished with their highest-ever tally of 11 medals.

The 19-year-old from Satara in Maharashtra provided the perfect icing on the cake by defeating a Korean in the Under-21 men's recurve individual final, Limerick, Ireland last night.

Salunkhe, who topped the rankings round, prevailed over seventh seed Song Injun 7-3 (26-26, 25-28, 28-26, 29-26, 28-26) in a hard-fought five-setter.

The medal haul of the 24-member Indian contingent included six gold, one silver and four bronze. 

Of the 11 medals India won, six were bagged in the U21 category - four gold and two bronze.