Paris Olympics: Dhiraj Bommadevara shines as Indian men archers secure direct quarterfinals berth | Paris Olympics 2024 News – Times of India
NEW DELHI: Dhiraj Bommadevara, a world cup bronze medalist, finished fourth in the individual round, living up to expectations as The Indian men's team, seeded third with 2013 points, secured a quarterfinal berth. It marked India's archers made a promising start at the Paris Olympics, securing direct entries into the quarterfinals of both the men's and women's team events. Led by the impressive performances of Dhiraj and Ankita Bhakat, the Indian contingent showcased their prowess in the ranking rounds.Dhiraj's stellar performance, particularly in the second half of the competition, played a crucial role in India's success. Alongside Ankita Bhakat, they secured the fifth seed in the mixed team round of 16 event, accumulating 1347 points.The Indian men's team avoided a potential clash wi...