18-year-old Bhajan Kaur storms into pre-quarters of Women’s Archery at the Paris Olympics

At just 18 years old, Bhajan Kaur, the Indian archer from Haryana, has made a significant impact on the international stage. Her recent performance at the Paris Olympics showcases her talent and determination.

Bhajan Kaur’s remarkable performance to enter quarters

In the women’s individual archery event, Bhajan Kaur stormed into the pre-quarters with impressive victories. She won the first two rounds, defeating Indonesia’s Syifa Kamal Nurafifah 7-3 and then decimating Poland’s Wioleta Myszor 6-0 in the Round of 32. Her form has been exceptional, and she continues to shine on the global stage.

Unfortunately, Ankita Bhakat, who finished 11th in the Ranking Round, was shown the door in the opening round of women’s individual archery after losing to Wioleta Myszor.

Bhajan Kaur was the saving grace for the Indian archery team. Earlier in the week, the team faced disappointment in the women’s team quarter-final loss to the Netherlands. However, Bhajan’s strong performance has injected hope and confidence into the team.

Impressive Display: Against Syifa Kamal, Bhajan initially fell behind 1-3 in the first round. However, she bounced back, winning three sets in a row. Facing Wioleta Myszor, who had defeated Ankita earlier, Bhajan was in complete control, winning 28-23, 29-26, 28-22 (6-0).

Bhajan Kaur secured gold in the final Olympic qualifier in Antalya, Turkey, earning her a spot at the Paris Olympics. Her journey from Ellenabad, Sirsa, and Haryana, to the global stage is remarkable.

Bhajan joined the Tata Archery Academy in 2021 and quickly made her mark on the international scene. She has won 2 gold, 2 silver, and 4 bronze medals in her international career.

Bhajan Kaur’s rise exemplifies the spirit of young athletes breaking barriers and making their mark. As she continues her journey, she carries the hopes of a nation and inspires future generations of archers.

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