India Secures Bronze in Recurve Women’s Team Event at Asian Games, Extends Medal Tally to 87

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In the ongoing Asian Games, India clinched a bronze medal in the Recurve Women’s Team competition as Ankita Bhakat, Bhajan Kaur, and Simranjeet Kaur defeated Vietnam.

This marks India’s inaugural medal in the recurve archery category, whereas they’ve dominated the compound section with three gold medals. India’s overall medal count in the 19th Asian Games now stands at 87.

The Indian team secured the first set 56-52 but faced a challenge when Vietnam won the second set 56-55. In the third set, the Indian archers displayed exceptional accuracy, earning a score of 57, while Vietnam managed 50.

Both teams faced inconsistencies in the fourth set, with arrows hitting various scores. India shot two 10s, one 9, two 8s, and one 6, while Vietnam had one 10, one 9, three 7s, and one 8, resulting in India winning the match 6-2 in set points.

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In the semifinals, the Indian team faced a 6-2 defeat against the Republic of Korea. Although they claimed a set from the strong Korean side, occasional low scores prevented them from reaching the final.

The first set saw India with a seven and eight, while the Koreans shot two 10s and four 9s, winning 56-54.

In the second set, Ankita, Bhajan Kaur, and Simranjeet Kaur had three 8s, while the Koreans scored three 10s and three 8s, leading to a 57-54 loss for India, resulting in a 0-4 point deficit.

The Koreans stumbled in the third set with one 8, three 9s, and two 10s, while India scored three 9s and three 9s, securing the set 57-55.

However, India’s hopes of forcing a shoot-off were dashed as they managed only 52 points in the fourth set, with three 9s and as many 8s, while the Koreans scored three 10s and three 9s.

India reached the semifinals by defeating Japan 6-2 earlier in the day.

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