Nam Su-hyeon Archery Profile: Results, Rankings and Betting Analysis

Nam Su-hyeon Archery Profile: Results, Rankings and Betting Analysis

Nam Su-hyeon (Korean: 남수현; born 27 January 2005) is a South Korean recurve archer who rose quickly onto the senior international stage in 2024 and has been a prominent name in major championship match play since. This profile collects verified career facts, recent competitive form, ranking context and a focused betting analysis for archery bettors looking at Nam’s markets around major events.

Quick facts

Full name	Nam Su-hyeon (남수현)
Date of birth	27 January 2005.
Nationality	Republic of Korea (South Korea).
Discipline	Outdoor recurve (Olympic recurve competition).
Club / workplace team	Suncheon City Hall (reported affiliation in national reporting).
Notable titles / medals	Gold — Women’s team, Paris 2024 (Olympic Games); Silver — Women’s individual, Paris 2024 (Olympic Games); World Cup team medals (2024 stages).

Verified biographical and medal information is available from World Archery / Olympic reporting and contemporary media coverage. (worldarchery.sport)

Career highlights and verified results

• Paris 2024 — Olympic Games: Nam helped the Korean women’s recurve team to gold and won silver in the women’s individual event (lost the final to teammate Lim Si‑hyeon). Those results — plus the team Olympic record in the ranking round — are documented in contemporary World Archery and Olympic coverage. (worldarchery.sport)
• 2024 Archery World Cup stages — Nam featured strongly for Korea in team competitions, recording podiums and contributing to team golds in the World Cup circuit. Event reports and World Archery stage reports list Nam as part of Korea’s successful line‑ups in 2024. (worldarchery.sport)
• 2025 — continued international appearance and high qualification scores: Nam appears among World Archery’s top performers in 2025 with documented 72‑arrow qualification performances at major events (for example a 673 in Dhaka at the 2025 Asian Championships is recorded in World Archery statistics). (extranet.worldarchery.sport)

Fact vs. analysis: the items above are verified competition results (sources cited). Later sections separate these verified facts from editorial betting analysis.

Ranking context and recent form

World Archery maintains rolling ranking lists updated after eligible events. Nam’s international rise following Paris 2024 put her into the top tiers of the women’s recurve field; she has recorded high 72‑arrow qualification scores and team podiums through 2024–2025. Specific top‑score listings and stage/Championship performances from World Archery statistics list Nam among the season’s top performers (example: 673 at Dhaka, 09 Nov 2025). Use the World Archery rankings page or their statistics/extranet PDF reports for snapshot ranking numbers immediately before placing a bet. (extranet.worldarchery.sport)

Why snapshots matter for bettors: World Archery rankings change after every eligible event and are driven by best results weighting; an archer who peaks at a World Cup stage or World Championships can move noticeably in points. For betting purposes always check the ranking page and most recent event results (World Archery / event result books) on the day markets are offered. (worldarchery.sport)

Technical strengths and match-play tendencies

What the public results indicate (verified) and how that maps to betting evaluation (analysis):

• Strong qualification shooter: Nam’s high qualification scores (e.g., 688 in Paris 2024 ranking round) show she can produce very high 72‑arrow scores under pressure — a positive sign for consistency and potential in outrights and head‑to‑head matchups where confidence from a high seed matters. (en.wikipedia.org)
• Team match experience: Korea’s team success benefits Nam; consistent team match exposure helps athletes manage shoot‑off/tiebreak scenarios and timing — relevant in tightly contested match markets. Team gold at the Olympics and World Cup stage success demonstrate experience in high‑leverage matches. (worldarchery.sport)
• Mental resilience in match play: Nam’s run to an Olympic individual silver required multiple tight matches against world‑class opponents, indicating she handles match play well. For bettors this reduces the volatility premium you might otherwise place on a younger athlete with less match experience. (worldarchery.sport)
• Environmental sensitivity: like all recurve shooters, performance can vary in wind and rain; qualification scores are a good baseline, but match outcomes (sets and single‑arrow tiebreaks) are sensitive to conditions and momentary form — always factor weather if betting in‑play or pre‑match when venue forecasts are available. (Archery technical formats explained below.)

Relevant event formats and what they mean for bettors

Olympic / World Archery outdoor recurve formats

• Qualification / ranking round: 72 arrows at 70 metres; total score (0–720) used to seed elimination brackets. High ranking scores indicate ability to sustain 72 arrows and are helpful indicators for outrights but don’t decide match winners. (en.wikipedia.org)
• Individual match play (recurve): set system — best of 5 sets (3 arrows per set). Two set points for winning a set, one for a tie; first to 6 points wins. Tiebreak decided by single‑arrow shootoff (closest to centre). Set format increases variance relative to cumulative scoring — a single bad set can lose a match. (worldarchery.sport)
• Team matches: three archers per team, set system with 6 arrows per set; shoot‑offs use three‑arrow shoot‑offs. Team chemistry and rotation matter — bookies often price team markets more tightly at major championships. (worldarchery.sport)
• Compound vs recurve: compound uses cumulative scoring and different end/arrow counts; Nam competes in recurve — ensure bettors select the correct discipline market. (worldarchery.sport)

How bookmakers usually offer archery markets (availability timing)

Important: archery markets are event‑dependent. Mainstream bookmakers typically offer archery markets only around major events (Olympic Games, World Archery Championships, Archery World Cup stages, and occasionally continental championships). During those events operators commonly list outrights (podium/medal markets), match winners (head‑to‑head), and some props (set scores, medals by nation). Outside major events archery liquidity and market depth fall sharply and many mainstream retail books do not list archery at all. Always verify market availability on the operator’s event page before planning a stake. (betting.co.uk)

Confirmation from bookmaker terms: several sportsbooks publish sport‑specific settlement rules that include archery formats and shoot‑off settlement clauses — an indicator that operators prepare rules for the sport when they choose to offer it. These rules are visible in operator T&Cs for sportsbooks that list archery markets. Examples of such T&C sections explicitly covering archery match formats and settlement exist in sportsbooks’ rule documents. (Always read the relevant operator’s rules and event market description.) (sports.goldenstar-casino.com)

Archery betting analysis: assessing Nam Su‑hyeon in markets

Below are practical steps and indicators archery bettors should use when considering bets involving Nam Su‑hyeon. Verified facts appear separately from editorial guidance.

Verified baseline data to check before betting

• Latest World Archery ranking points / seeding and most recent 72‑arrow qualification scores (ranking round). (extranet.worldarchery.sport)
• Recent head‑to‑head match results vs the opponent(s) in the bracket (World Archery event pages and match play result books). (worldarchery.sport)
• Environmental and venue information for outdoor matches (wind forecasts and local conditions) because set‑based match play is weather‑sensitive. (Local event pages and weather services.)

Market‑specific guidance (editorial analysis)

• Match winner / head‑to‑head: favour Nam if she is the higher seed and recent match‑play form shows consistent wins; watch for external factors like strong head‑to‑head losses to a specific opponent (e.g., archers who consistently beat her in set play). Because of the set system, short odds on the favourite are safer when the favourite is a high seed with recent match wins. (en.wikipedia.org)
• Outright / medal markets: Nam is a strong medal candidate at major events because of her Olympic podium and team results; think about liquidity and value — auctions of medal markets often overprice bigger nations’ depth (Korea), so shopping early and comparing operators can find value. (worldarchery.sport)
• Set score / prop markets: use only when you have reliable head‑to‑head and weather information; props can carry higher margins from bookmakers and are best for small, value stakes where you have specific match information (e.g., opponent’s weakness closing out sets).
• In‑play: archery in‑play is offered by some operators during big events but is high‑variance because a single set or single arrow can change lines quickly. If you trade or take in‑play, have a strict exit plan and stake sizing. (thepunterspage.com)

Practical betting checklist for Nam Su‑hyeon markets

1. Confirm the operator is offering archery markets for the specific event and read the archery rules/settlement details in their T&Cs. (sports.goldenstar-casino.com)
2. Check Nam’s seeding (ranking round) and bracket position on World Archery or the event result book. (worldarchery.sport)
3. Compare head‑to‑head history vs the opponent and recent match‑play scores (match results). (worldarchery.sport)
4. Factor weather forecasts for outdoor events (wind/gusts) — a strong wind day increases variance and shoot‑off likelihood. (Use local forecasts.)
5. Shop multiple bookmakers for the best price; liquidity for archery widens the odds between operators during major events (value exists when one operator misprices medal probability). (betting.co.uk)

Risk notes responsible gambling

Archery markets are inherently high‑variance: the set system and shoot‑offs mean even top seed archers can be upset in a single match. Never stake more than you can afford to lose. The analysis above is editorial and not a guaranteed prediction — treat all wagering as entertainment for adults (18+ or local legal age). If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, seek local support services and use bookmakers’ responsible‑gambling tools (limits, self‑exclusion, reality checks).

Short FAQ

1. Does Nam Su‑hyeon compete in compound or recurve events

Nam competes in Olympic recurve (70m outdoor recurve target). Ensure you back the correct discipline — compound and recurve markets are different. (worldarchery.sport)

2. When do sportsbooks normally list markets for Nam Su‑hyeon

Bookmakers generally list archery markets around major competitions (Olympics, World Archery Championships, Archery World Cup stages, selected multi‑sport events). Outside these windows archery markets may be limited or unavailable. Always verify market availability on each operator’s event pages. (thepunterspage.com)

3. What indicators predict Nam’s success in a match

Use three primary indicators: recent match‑play results (win/loss and set margins), ranking‑round (72‑arrow) score and head‑to‑head history against the opponent. Also factor venue weather for outdoor contests. These indicators together reduce but do not remove variance caused by single bad sets or shoot‑offs. (en.wikipedia.org)

4. Are archery markets easy to trade live

In‑play archery markets are available at some bookmakers during major events but are fast‑moving and require discipline. If you trade live, set stop limits and watch for sudden line moves when a single set or shootoff changes an outcome. (thepunterspage.com)

5. Where should I check official results and rankings before betting

Primary sources: World Archery event pages and the World Archery rankings/statistics pages (and the event result books / PDFs for match‑by‑match details). For Olympic confirmation, use the Olympic Games official results or authoritative media reporting (World Archery, Reuters, BBC). Always prefer primary event documents for settlement proof. (worldarchery.sport)

Closing summary — verified facts vs editorial takeaway

Verified facts: Nam Su‑hyeon is an Olympic‑medal winning South Korean recurve archer (team gold and individual silver at Paris 2024) and has recorded high qualification round scores and World Cup/team podiums through 2024–2025. Documented 72‑arrow scores and event results are available in World Archery statistics and event result books.