Paris Olympics Verdict: Indian Archers Surge into Quarterfinals
India Men’s Team Advances to Quarterfinals
India’s men’s archery team has secured a spot in the quarterfinals. They finished third in the ranking round with a combined tally of 2013 points. Korea took first place, followed by France in second, and China completed the top four.
Final Scores – 12th Set
- Dhiraj Bommadevara: 59 points (X, X, 10, 10, 10, 9) – 4th place (aggregate: 681)
- Tarundeep Rai: 56 points (X, 10, 9, 9, 9, 9) – 14th place (aggregate: 674)
- Pravin Jadhav: 55 points (10, 10, 9, 9, 9, 8) – 39th place (aggregate: 658)
Previous Sets Highlights
- 11th Set:
- Dhiraj Bommadevara: 56 points – 5th place (aggregate: 622)
- Tarundeep Rai: 57 points – 14th place (aggregate: 618)
- Pravin Jadhav: 53 points – 38th place (aggregate: 603)
- 10th Set:
- Dhiraj Bommadevara: 58 points – 6th place (aggregate: 566)
- Tarundeep Rai: 54 points – 13th place (aggregate: 561)
- Pravin Jadhav: 54 points – 34th place (aggregate: 550)
- 9th Set:
- Dhiraj Bommadevara: 59 points – 8th place (aggregate: 508)
- Tarundeep Rai: 57 points – 10th place (aggregate: 507)
- Pravin Jadhav: 58 points – 39th place (aggregate: 496)
India’s strong second-half performance propelled them to third place, ensuring their place in the quarterfinals.
Mid-Way Rankings
At the mid-way mark, India was sixth with 1000 points, tied with China but lagging on 10’s. Korea led comfortably with 1032 points, followed by France in second and Italy in third.
Indian Men’s Individual Scores (First Half Highlights)
- 6th Set:
- Tarundeep Rai: 56 points – 14th place (aggregate: 337)
- Dhiraj Bommadevara: 56 points – 24th place (aggregate: 335)
- Pravin Jadhav: 56 points – 37th place (aggregate: 328)
- 5th Set:
- Tarundeep Rai: 58 points – 15th place (aggregate: 281)
- Dhiraj Bommadevara: 57 points – 25th place (aggregate: 279)
- Pravin Jadhav: 55 points – 43rd place (aggregate: 272)
Indian Archers in World Rankings
- Dhiraj Bommadevara: 12th
- Tarundeep Rai: 31st
- Pravin Jadhav: 114th
India Women’s Team Through to Quarterfinals
The Indian women’s team also delivered a commendable performance, securing the fourth spot with 1983 points and earning a place in the quarterfinals. Korea, China, and Mexico claimed the top three positions, respectively.
Final Scores – 12th Set
- Ankita Bhakat: 54 points (10, 9, 9, 9, 9, 8) – 11th place (aggregate: 666)
- Bhajan Kaur: 53 points (9, 9, 9, 9, 9, 8) – 22nd place (aggregate: 659)
- Deepika Kumari: 57 points (10, 10, 10, 10, 9, 8) – 23rd place (aggregate: 658)
Previous Sets Highlights
- 11th Set:
- Ankita Bhakat: 58 points – 8th place (aggregate: 612)
- Bhajan Kaur: 56 points – 19th place (aggregate: 606)
- Deepika Kumari: 56 points – 26th place (aggregate: 601)
- 10th Set:
- Ankita Bhakat: 54 points – 12th place (aggregate: 554)
- Bhajan Kaur: 58 points – 21st place (aggregate: 550)
- Deepika Kumari: 55 points – 28th place (aggregate: 545)
- 9th Set:
- Ankita Bhakat: 55 points – 11th place (aggregate: 500)
- Bhajan Kaur: 55 points – 25th place (aggregate: 492)
- Deepika Kumari: 51 points – 30th place (aggregate: 490)
Indian Archers Women’s Individual Scores (First Half Highlights)
- 6th Set:
- Ankita Bhakat: 55 points – 12th place (aggregate: 335)
- Bhajan Kaur: 54 points – 23rd place (aggregate: 330)
- Deepika Kumari: 55 points – 37th place (aggregate: 327)
Women’s Archery Ranking Highlights
- Ankita Bhakat: 11th with a season-best score of 666 points
- Deepika Kumari: 23rd place
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Upcoming Matches
- The Indian women’s team will compete on the 28th in the team event, facing the winner of the Round of 16 match between France and the Netherlands.
- Individual matches for the Indian women archers:
- Ankita Bhakat vs Wioleta Myszor
- Bhajan Kaur vs Syifa Nurafifah Kamal
- Deepika Kumari vs Reena Pernat
Record Scores in Men’s Ranking Round
- World Record: 702 – Brady Ellison (USA)
- Olympic Record: 700 – Woojin Kim (KOR)
The Indian archery teams have shown remarkable skill and determination, advancing to the quarterfinals and setting the stage for an exciting competition.