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title: "Archery Champions Panvel: Drona Academy Medal Winners"
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# Archery Champions: From First Shot to Podium

Tribe Verified · Medal-winning archery training in Panvel

By [Drona Archery Academy](https://mytribe.in/dronaarchery) · Sessions at 2 academy locations in Panvel, Navi Mumbai · ₹300 Per Session (estimate)

Part of [Introductory Archery Session](https://mytribe.in/dronaarchery/introductory-archery-session). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/dronaarchery/introductory-archery-session/gallery)

Every medal you see here started with a 40-minute introductory session. See how my students at Drona Archery Academy grow from their first arrow to representing us at the district, state, and national level. 🏹🥇

## Photos and videos

- [Video: A proud moment at the CISCE National Archery Competition in Kolkata. This video shows our team's journey, from arriving at the event to standing on the winner's podium with their trophy.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/41781dc3-3c7d-447d-80c6-a1b99f89136d)
- ![Celebrating a big victory. One of our dedicated students proudly displays her first-rank trophy and gold medal from the Raigad school district archery competition.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/cdf2ca9d-85c3-4cca-a2b7-811e4be87232)
- ![Here I am with some of our medal winners at the SFA Archery Championships in Mumbai. It's a testament to their dedication and the high-quality training they receive at our academy.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ba7249ce-e5e3-445c-a68f-8198989640c7)
- ![Success starts young at Drona Archery Academy. This little champion secured a bronze medal at the Under 9 state competition and was selected for the nationals.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9c6fc3e3-b75a-43bb-b732-72e92dc754d3)
- ![A proud moment for our U-14 boys champion at the Raigad district school competition. Standing on the number one spot on the podium is a feeling every archer strives for.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/41650d3e-5b9c-4ec1-a7ec-3914234302e1)
- ![Our girls team dominating the podium at the CISCE Regional Archery competition. Their expressions of joy and achievement are what make coaching so rewarding.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0ae1c03d-e7cb-47ca-80ba-ba81a2855858)
- ![One of our students stands proudly on the podium after winning a team gold medal at the 13th Mini Sub Junior National Archery Championship. This is a huge achievement.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e2331c3c-11c2-4257-a354-e36f4d89834a)
- ![A student from our academy proudly displays her silver medals won at the U14 State Level Archery Competition. Her success qualified her for the national championship.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f31dd8e2-6d57-413f-b7ce-47d0ca8d22d8)
- ![A young archer from our academy in action during the SFA Archery Championships, where our team won a total of five medals, including two golds.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/84503d68-70aa-4d90-b0bb-cc1e036a13dc)
- ![Posing with one of our national silver medalists. This student secured 2nd place at the CICSE National Archery Competition in Kolkata, a fantastic result of her hard work.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6ed402c5-f8ba-4300-9396-649a8c1e2ec6)
- ![The official winners' podium at the CISCE National Archery Competition, with our student proudly taking the silver medal spot for the Under-14 girls category.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/12c03c9f-195f-4fb0-899f-8f6d26c534d2)
- ![A proud coach moment with our national silver medalist. This is the result of countless hours of practice and dedication.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ec6ff6b9-4ce5-4e15-bd98-b480272411d4)
- ![Celebrating another gold medal winner at the District Level School Archery Competition. She is holding her medal and trophy, representing her hard-earned victory.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/cd147821-5500-4ff3-b681-9dd2d5c1b9d1)
- ![A student and his proud family with me after his gold medal win at the district level competition. Support from both coach and family is crucial for success.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5011cc04-f29f-41c7-b5de-5bb5de476824)
- ![Our three gold medal winners from the Raigad school district competition, posing with their coaches and their well-deserved awards.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/dc305bdb-6903-4488-9863-65d10a7948b8)
- ![A student receives her first-place award on the podium. These moments of recognition are a powerful motivation for all our archers.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1be367e6-23d2-46f1-ad2a-89af9c0f96b5)
- ![The winners' podium at the CISCE Regional Archery competition, with our talented students taking the top spots.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b74bfebd-a33d-4aa2-8dbd-f30f9f81d2d5)
- ![Posing with our two gold medalists from the CISCE Regional competition. Their success is a reflection of the entire academy's commitment.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0949010a-a6cf-4b69-9768-fe3b45b9e295)
- ![Presenting awards to the winners of the 2nd Drona Cup 2023. It's an honor to recognize the talent and sportsmanship of these archers.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d6a03c4b-89ef-4d3e-a6d4-f05a5c414ca8)
- ![The winning girls' team receiving their trophies at the Drona Cup 2023. Team events build camaraderie and competitive spirit.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/df2e0a8c-7858-4b5b-96aa-d4fd20658b63)
- ![A young participant receives his certificate at the Drona Cup. We believe in recognizing the effort of every archer who competes.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/103f9347-de3e-4664-9f2b-241939bd2762)
- ![A young girl proudly holds her trophy and certificate. Events like the Drona Cup provide valuable competition experience for archers of all levels.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/69d105fc-0332-4389-a9e2-c617bb548d7d)
- ![The runners-up team receiving their awards. Healthy competition pushes every athlete to become better.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1265d20f-a165-49b6-aba7-ff6cbae13d89)
- ![An archer from our academy shows off her three gold medals won at the Borivali Krida Mahotsava's Archery Competition.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/540cbe79-a545-4b76-b861-c1827ec9372e)
- ![Standing with our youngest bronze medal winner from the U-9 category at the Borivali competition. It's inspiring to see such young talent.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f50c5229-5b35-4ac3-b413-81ab6df110bd)
- ![Presenting a certificate and medals to another one of our champions from the Borivali Krida Mahotsava.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e3107a9d-da43-470f-ad0b-f659786eeeff)
- ![A victory pose with one of our students after she won a team gold medal at the National Archery Championship in Vijayawada.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b5e00395-defe-4a32-9497-f181b7f62919)
- ![The prize distribution ceremony at the national championship, with the winning teams and officials on the podium.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/08f93884-0d87-41de-94e0-4693b143be6e)
- ![A student receiving her award on stage at the U14 State Level Archery Competition, where she won multiple silver medals.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/51ca26aa-fc8c-47b4-9895-d2cb15e3f50d)
- ![An official presenting a medal to our student at the state level competition. These formal ceremonies are an important part of the competitive experience.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/987b0a2d-9b9e-495d-a3e5-f9cd0b7e33d9)

## About Our Champions: From First Shot to Podium

Every trophy in these photos didn't happen by accident. Behind every gold medal is a student who started with a basic wooden bow and a single, focused 40-minute session at Karnala Sports Academy. We don't just teach archery; we prepare students for the grind of the district, state, and national circuits. If you are serious about moving from the shooting line to the podium, you need to understand that consistency is the only shortcut.

### How We Build Champions

It all starts with the basics. Many of our national medalists first came to me just to see what archery felt like. We use simple Indian Round bows for our introductory sessions, focusing on stance, safety, and the fundamentals of the release. There is no magic trick here, just repetition and discipline.

### The Path to Competition

Once a student masters the basics, we transition them to higher-level training. This is where the real work begins:

*   **District to National:** We guide our archers through the Raigad school district competitions, then onto CISCE regional and state championships, and finally the national stage like the SFA Archery Championships.
*   **Perfecting Technique:** Intermediate and advanced students move from basic wooden bows to recurve or compound setups, where precision and fine-tuning are everything.
*   **Day and Night Practice:** Consistency matters. My students train in morning and evening batches, putting in the hours even when no one is watching.

### Is Archery For You?

I coach anyone aged 10 and up. Whether you want to pick up a bow as a hobby or you have your eyes set on a gold medal, the training philosophy remains the same: perfect practice makes perfect. 

If you see yourself standing on that podium, you have to be willing to put in the time on the range. Come visit us at Karnala Sports Academy or Dr. K. M. Vasudevan Pillai Campus, pick up a bow, and let’s get started. Your goal becomes my goal.

## About Drona Archery Academy

I am Mukesh Gurdhale, and at Drona Archery Academy, I don't believe in luck. I believe in perfect practice. When you train with me, your goal becomes my goal, and we work until you are podium-ready.

[See all of Drona Archery Academy's services](https://mytribe.in/dronaarchery)

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- [Our Team & Community](https://mytribe.in/dronaarchery/introductory-archery-session/our-team-community)
- [The Gear & Grounds](https://mytribe.in/dronaarchery/introductory-archery-session/the-gear-grounds)

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