Indian Recurve Teams Bow Out Early

Speedy Summary

• Event: Archery World Cup Stage-4, July 2025.
• Indian Performance:

– Recurve men’s and women’s teams were eliminated in teh second round of elimination matches.
– Top Indian Performers in Individual Qualifying Rounds:
– Men: B. Dhiraj (13th place, score 674).
– Women: Ankita Bhakat (15th place, score 660).
– Team Results in Elimination Rounds:
– Men: Defeated Poland 6-2 (first round), lost to Brazil 2-6 (second round).
– Women: Advanced via bye in the first round, lost to France 3-5 (second round).
– Overall Team Qualifying Rankings:
– Men’s Team placed ninth; Women’s Team placed fourth; Mixed Team placed ninth.

Indian Opinion Analysis

India’s mixed results at Archery World Cup Stage-4 highlight both promise and challenges for its recurve archers. While individual performances from B. Dhiraj and Ankita bhakat show potential for consistent competitiveness on the global stage, early elimination of both men’s and women’s teams indicates room for enhancing strategic execution under pressure during team rounds. Ranking fourth among women’s teams reflects progress but losing narrowly to France underscores a need for sustained refinement.

As India aims to strengthen its global sporting presence through disciplines like archery, investing further in coaching, facilities, and youth development may help bridge gaps against stronger opponents. Performances here serve as valuable benchmarks ahead of future international competitions.

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