Indian women's archery team qualifies for quarterfinals of Paris Olympics 2024

India Archery, Paris Olympics 2024 — Image Source : PTI Deepika Kumari

Indian Archers are in action today even before the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics that is set to take place on July 26 at 11:30 PM IST. The qualification ranking round for individuals and teams among men and women is in progress today. The Indian women's team did well to finish in fourth place, behind Korea, China and Mexico. They have now qualified directly for the tournament's quarterfinal and are likely to face a tough battle against Korea if they go through.

Deepika Kumari, featuring in her fourth Olympics, Bhajan Kaur and Ankita Bhakat appeared in the qualification round at the individual level and their performances were accumulated for the team rankings as well. Ankita finished in the 11th spot with a score of 666 and she was the best among three in the team. Veteran Deepika ended at 23rd place with 658 points while Bhajan Kaur finished just above her at 22nd with a score of 659.

LIM Sihyeon of South Korea created a world record in the individual ranking round ending with a score of 694 at the end of 12 rounds. Even in the team rankings, South Korea finished at the top with an Olympic record score of 2046 ahead of China who finished with 1966 points. Mexico finished just three points ahead of India in the team standings with 1986 points overall.

India's women archers' performance in the qualification round:

Individual

Deepika Kumari - 658 (23rd spot)

Bhajan Kaur - 659 (22nd spot)

Ankita Bhakat - 666 (11th spot)

Team

India - 1986 (4th spot)

India will next face either France or the Netherlands in the quarterfinals of the team event on July 28. The medals will also be decided on the same day. In the round of 32 among women's individuals, Ankita Bhakat faces Poland's Wioleta Myszor, Bhajan Kaur is up against Indonesia's Syifa Nurafifah Kama and Deepika Kumari will take on Estonia's Reena Parnat.

Here are the final draws in the team events: