Nov 09, 2023
“Parneet Kaur’s Stunning Victory: A New Era in Indian Archery Begins”
In a sensational upset, teenager Parneet Kaur clinches the individual crown, besting top Indian compound archer Jyothi Surekha Vennam at the Asian Championships in Bangkok. Indian archers shine with three gold, one silver, and three bronze medals.
The compound archery contingent outshines their recurve counterparts, making a significant impact on India’s medal tally. While the recurve section secures a lone bronze (women’s team), compound archers dominate the podium.
In an exhilarating all-Indian women’s compound final, Parneet stages a remarkable comeback, forcing a tie-breaker with two perfect last rounds. She ultimately secures her maiden individual gold, defeating the reigning Asian Games champion, Jyothi Surekha Vennam.
The Indian compound mixed team, composed of Aditi Swami and Priyansh, secures another gold with a convincing victory over Thailand. The women’s compound team, featuring Jyothi, Parneet, and Aditi, replicate their Asian Games success, clinching the title in a nail-biting contest against Chinese Taipei.
Abhishek Verma adds to India’s tally with a bronze in the compound men’s individual section, narrowly edging out Joo Jaehoon of South Korea.
However, the recurve archers face tough challenges, with none progressing beyond the quarterfinals. Dhiraj Bommadevara and Tarundeep Rai are both eliminated by formidable opponents from South Korea.
In the women’s section, Bhajan Kaur and Tisha Punia struggle to advance, facing formidable adversaries from South Korea and China respectively.
Despite the challenges faced by the recurve team, Parneet Kaur’s remarkable victory and India’s overall performance at the Asian Championships mark a significant milestone in the nation’s archery journey.
