India’s men’s archery team has made a strong start to their Paris Olympics campaign, directly qualifying for the quarterfinals after finishing third on Thursday. The team’s combined efforts secured them a place among the top eight teams, setting the stage for a potential deep run in the tournament.
Dhiraj Bommadevara emerged as the standout performer for India, finishing in fourth position in the individual ranking round. His consistent accuracy and composure under pressure were instrumental in the team’s success. The other Indian archers, Tarundeep Rai and Pravin Jadhav, will be looking to step up their game as the competition progresses.
India avoid South Korea clash at Paris Olympics
With a direct entry into the quarterfinals, India have avoided a potential clash with the formidable South Korean team in the early stages of the competition. However, the road to the podium remains challenging, with tough opponents likely to await in the subsequent rounds.
Dhiraj’s impressive performance places him among the medal contenders, but he will need to maintain his consistency to progress further in the tournament. The Indian team will be looking to build on this positive start and aim for a podium finish
India Men’s Team archers Score
Dhiraj Bommadevara – 4th place – 681/720
Tarundeep Rai – 14th place – 674/720
Pravin Jadhav – 39th place – 658/720
India Men’s Team Archery Draw
Pre-quarterfinal
Chinese Taipei vs Great Britain
Turkiye vs Colombia
Italy vs Kazakhstan
Japan vs Mexico
Quarterfinal
Republic of Korea vs Japan/Mexico
France vs Italy/Kazakhstan
India vs Turkiye/Colombia
China vs Chinese Taipei/Great Britain
Semi-final
Republic of Korea/Japan/Mexico vs China/Chinese Taipei/Great Britain
France/Italy/Kazakhstan vs India/Turkiye/Colombia
