In a remarkable feat, the Indian mixed archery team of Ankita Bhakat and Dhiraj Bommadevara secured a place in the semifinals at the 2024 Summer Olympics. This achievement marks a historic moment as it is the first time ever that an Indian archery team has reached this stage in the Olympic Games.
Indian Mixed Archery Team’s quarters clash
The Indian duo faced off against Spain’s Elia Canales and Pablo Acha Gonzales. The contest was intense, with both teams displaying exceptional skill and determination. Ultimately, India emerged victorious, winning by a score of 5-3.
In the first set, Ankita and Dhiraj took a 2-0 lead, firing two 10s and two 9s. The Spanish team matched India in the second set, tying the scores at 38-all. Despite a below-par performance in the third set, India maintained a 3-1 advantage. In the nerve-wracking fourth set, the Indian archers held their nerves to secure a 37-36 win and clinch a semifinal spot.
With one more win, India could end its 36-year wait for an Olympic medal in archery. This achievement reflects the dedication and talent of Ankita Bhakat and Dhiraj Bommadevara, who have etched their names in Indian sporting history.
🇮🇳 𝗢𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗿𝗼𝗻𝘇𝗲 𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗮𝗹 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵! Can India register a victory and bring home a first-ever medal in archery?
🏹 Dhiraj and Ankita faced defeat against the duo of Woojin/Sihyeon to advance to the Bronze medal match (IND 3 – 5 KOR).
⏰ They will take on… pic.twitter.com/KLVbOmMTV6
— India at Paris 2024 Olympics (@sportwalkmedia) August 2, 2024
The Indian mixed archery team’s journey to the semifinals signifies their hard work, skill, and determination. As they aim for the podium, the entire nation rallies behind them, hoping for a historic Olympic medal in this exhilarating sport.
