Promising Start for India’s Archery Contingent
The Indian women’s archery team has ignited India’s Paris Olympics campaign with a stellar performance in the ranking round, securing a coveted fourth-place finish and a direct entry into the quarterfinals. This early triumph, achieved a day before the official opening ceremony, has instilled a wave of optimism among Indian sports enthusiasts.
Individual Brilliance and Record-Breaking Feats
In the individual rankings, Ankita Bhakat delivered a season-best score of 666, securing the 11th position with a remarkable display of precision. Bhajan Kaur and the seasoned Olympian Deepika Kumari followed closely behind, achieving commendable scores of 659 and 658 respectively.
However, the spotlight truly belonged to South Korean archer Lim Si-Hyeon, who shattered both the world and Olympic records with an astounding score of 694. This remarkable achievement eclipsed Kang Chae-Young’s previous world record of 692 and An San’s Olympic record of 680, both set in 2019 and 2020 respectively.
Path to Glory: Quarterfinal Matchup
The Indian women’s archery team now awaits the winner of the last-16 clash between France and the Netherlands, their opponents in the quarterfinals. With their impressive ranking round performance, the Indian team has positioned themselves as strong contenders for a medal.
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