Olympics: Archer Deepika Kumari Returns Empty-Handed After Quarters Exit

• India’s veteran archer, Deepika Kumari  (Jharkhand), competed in the Paris Olympics.
• Deepika Kumari ended her campaign with a 6-4 loss in the quarterfinals.
• The event took place at the Paris Olympics.
• The match occurred on Saturday, 3 August.
• Deepika’s loss resulted in the Indian archery contingent returning without any medals.
• Deepika Kumari faced Korea’s Nam Suhyeon and lost 6-4 in the quarterfinals.

Performance Overview

Deepika Kumari began her campaign with high hopes but struggled in crucial stages. Her performance included shooting a 6 and a 7, which impacted her results. Consequently, the Indian archery team returned empty-handed from Paris.

Initial Success

Deepika started strong, scoring 9, 10, and 9 in the first set, winning it against Nam Suhyeon. She kept her calm under pressure, securing 2 points from the Korean archer.

Inconsistencies

However, inconsistencies appeared in the second set as she shot a 6 and a 9 after starting with a 10. Her shooting was marked by long holds, leading to final second releases that hit lower scores.

Brief Comeback

In the third set, Deepika scored 10, 9, and 10, winning the set 29-28. This put her ahead 4-2 after three sets.

Final Struggle

Despite leading, Deepika faltered in the fourth set, shooting a 7 under pressure. Nam Suhyeon kept her composure, winning the set 29-27, pushing the match to the final set. In the decisive set, Deepika’s three nines were outmatched by Nam Suhyeon’s 10, 9, and 10, sealing the match.

Bhajan Kaur’s Round of 16

Earlier in the day, Bhajan Kaur faced Indonesia’s Diananda Choirunisa in a thrilling Round of 16 match. Bhajan, consistent in her maiden Olympic appearance, forced a shoot-off after making it 5-5. However, she shot an 8 in the tie-breaker, losing to Choirunisa’s 9.

The Indian archery contingent had a promising start but ultimately failed to secure any medals in the Paris Olympics.

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