The Paris Olympics have witnessed a strong beginning for Indian archers, as both the men's and women's recurve teams have secured direct qualifications to the quarter-finals. This notable achievement marks a significant step for India's aspirations in archery on the global stage.
Women’s Team Performance
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Ranking Round Success
The women's archery recurve team, comprising Ankita Bhakat, Bhajan Kaur, and Deepika Kumari, demonstrated exceptional skill in the ranking round. The team finished fourth overall with a combined score of 1983 points, securing a direct spot in the quarter-finals. Ankita Bhakat led the Indian contingent, achieving a season-best score of 666 out of 720, ranking 11th individually. Bhajan Kaur and Deepika Kumari followed closely, finishing 22nd and 23rd with scores of 659 and 658, respectively.
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Standout Performers
Ankita Bhakat’s performance was particularly noteworthy, as she outshone seasoned veterans like Deepika Kumari. This achievement is significant for Ankita, marking her debut at the Olympics and establishing her as a key competitor. Her score of 666 points highlighted her potential and readiness to compete at the highest level.
๐ฎ๐ณ๐น ๐ ๐ฎ๐๐๐ถ๐๐ฒ ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐๐ผ๐บ๐ฒ๐ป'๐ ๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐บ! The Indian women's archery team secured direct qualification into the quarter-finals thanks to a 4th place finish in the overall women's team rankings.
๐จ India will face either France or Netherlands in the quarter-finalโฆ pic.twitter.com/JSEhqNdF31— India at Paris 2024 Olympics (@sportwalkmedia) July 25, 2024
Men’s Team Performance
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Strong Showing in Ranking Round
The men’s archery recurve team, featuring Dhiraj Bommadevara, Tarundeep Rai, and Pravin Jadhav, also excelled in the ranking round, finishing third with a total score of 2013 points. Dhiraj Bommadevara emerged as a standout performer, finishing fourth individually with a score of 681. Despite a challenging start, Dhiraj made a remarkable comeback, hitting 9 Xs and fifteen 10s in the second half of the ranking round.
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Individual Achievements
Tarundeep Rai and Pravin Jadhav also contributed significantly to the team’s success. Rai finished 14th with a score of 674, while Jadhav secured 39th place with 658 points. However, Jadhav narrowly missed qualifying for the singles event, as only the top 32 archers advance.
๐ฎ๐ณ๐น ๐ง๐ผ๐ฝ ๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ๐บ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฐ๐ฒ ๐ณ๐ฟ๐ผ๐บ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐บ๐ฒ๐ป'๐ ๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐บ! The Indian men's archery team secured direct qualification into the quarter-finals thanks to a superb 3rd-place finish in the overall men's team rankings.
๐จ India will face either Turkey or Colombia in theโฆ pic.twitter.com/apz09yGZpJ— India at Paris 2024 Olympics (@sportwalkmedia) July 25, 2024
Global Competitors and Records
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South Korea’s Dominance
South Korea continued to assert its dominance in archery, topping both the men's and women's team rankings. The women's team set a new Olympic record with a score of 2046, led by Lim Sihyeon, who also set a new world record in the individual ranking round with a score of 694. Her compatriot, Nam Suhyeon, finished second with 688 points. The men's team from South Korea also excelled, finishing first with a score of 2049 points.
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China's Strong Presence
China's archery teams also demonstrated their competitiveness. The women's team secured the second position with a score of 1996, while Xiaolei Yang finished third in the individual ranking round with 673 points. In the men’s rankings, China finished fourth with 1998 points.
Upcoming Matches
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Women’s Quarter-finals
The Indian women’s team is set to face either France or the Netherlands in the quarter-finals. The outcome of this match will be crucial, as a victory could lead to a challenging semi-final against the dominant South Korean team, known for their consistent excellence in Olympic archery.
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Men's Quarter-finals
The Indian men’s team will compete against the winner of the pre-quarter-final match between Turkey and Colombia. A strong performance in this match could propel the Indian team further into the competition.
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Medal Matches
The women’s team events, including the bronze and gold medal matches, are scheduled for Sunday, July 28. The men’s team events will follow the next day, providing Indian archers with an opportunity to secure medals and make history at the Paris Olympics.
With inputs from agencies
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