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The Hindu
9 hours ago
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- The Hindu
India's junior compound archers break U-21 world records, reach individual finals at Asia Cup Leg 2
Indian compound archers set two under-21 World records in the qualification round of the Asia Cup Leg-2 in Singapore on Tuesday. The women's team, comprising Shanmukhi Naga Sai, Tejal Salve and Tanishka Nilkumar, scored 2101 to better the previous mark of 2076 set by Indian archers two years ago. Shanmukhi and Kushal Dalal, who topped women's and men's individual rankings with 706 and 714 points respectively, totalled 1420 to help India rewrite the record (1419) held by the USA since last year. In the individual events, Indians made it to both the men's and women's finals. Top seed Kushal booked his place in the men's individual compound final after a solid 147-143 win over Himu Bachhar of Bangladesh in the semifinals, confirming at least a silver medal. Meanwhile, India's 10th seed Sachin Chechi lost his semifinal to Australia's Joshua Machon and will face Bachhar in the bronze medal match. In the women's individual compound section, India is assured of a gold and silver as top-seeded Shanmukhi and second seed Tejal Salve will clash in an all-Indian final. Shanmukhi defeated Indonesia's Yurike Nina Bonita Pereira 145-139 in the semifinals, while Tejal, who shot 700 in qualification, overcame Malaysia's Fatin Nurfatehah Mat Salleh 147-142 to set up the title clash. (With PTI inputs) Related Topics Archery
News18
9 hours ago
- Sport
- News18
India's Junior Compound Archers Set World Records; Reach Asian Cup Men's And Women's Finals
India's junior compound archers continued their impressive performance at the Asian Cup Leg 2, advancing to the finals in both the men's and women's individual events on Tuesday. Top seed Kushal Dalal secured his spot in the men's individual compound final with a strong 147-143 win over Bangladesh's Himu Bachhar in the semifinals, guaranteeing at least a silver medal. Dalal had earlier topped the qualification round with 714 points. On the other hand, India's 10th seed Sachin Chechi lost his semifinal to Australia's Joshua Machon and will compete against Bachhar for the bronze medal. In the women's individual compound category, India is assured both gold and silver medals as top-seeded Shanmukhi Naga Sai Budde and second-seeded Tejal Salve are set to face each other in an all-Indian final. Shanmukhi, who qualified with 706 points, defeated Indonesia's Yurike Nina Bonita Pereira 145-139 in the semifinals. Tejal, who scored 700 in qualification, beat Malaysia's Fatin Nurfatehah Mat Salleh 147-142 to reach the final. Earlier in the tournament, Indian archers made headlines by setting two world records. The women's compound team, consisting of Shanmukhi, Tejal, and Tanishka Thokal, scored 2101 points to set a new team qualification world record. The mixed team duo of Kushal Dalal and Shanmukhi set another world record with a combined score of 1420 points.
