Archery Olympics 2024

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Darts, Dude! Archery Drama Unraveled at the Paris 2024 Olympics ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐ŸŽฏ

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Heartfelt defeats for India as they miss the archery bronze at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Get the scoop on emotions, arrows, and dreams!

The Paris 2024 Olympics have been a rollercoaster ride for India in the archery arena. At the heart of the drama was the mixed team event, where Indian archers Dhiraj Bommadevara and Ankita Bhakat aimed for glory and a spot on the podium. The competition was fierce, with excitement buzzing through the air as the team faced off against the USA in the bronze medal match. Sadly, the match ended in heartbreak with a 2-6 defeat, leaving fans in tears and archery enthusiasts shaking their heads in disbelief.

Earlier in the tournament, Dhiraj and Ankita showcased their skills and camaraderie, defeating Spain to reach the semi-finals. However, the pressure intensified as they encountered the mighty Korean duo, which ultimately resulted in another loss, dashing their hopes for gold and silver. As they returned to the field for the bronze playoff, the weight of expectations pressed hard on their shoulders, but without a medal to show for their efforts, the archers were left reflecting on what could have been.

The performance of the Indian mixed team didn't go unnoticed as spectators and supporters rallied behind them, bringing a wave of cheers and encouragement. Each arrow shot was met with gasps, and every score had fans on the edge of their seats, showcasing the electric enthusiasm that the sport brings out in the crowd. The sportsmanship exemplified by Dhiraj and Ankita during the highs and lows resonated well within the archery community, cementing their legacy despite the unfortunate outcomes.

Itโ€™s worth noting that while India may have faced heartbreak in archery, the nationโ€™s commitment to the sport remains undeterred. This sentiment was echoed by many athletes, highlighting the importance of resilience and the spirit of the games. Looking ahead, fans in India can certainly expect a resurgence of passion from these talented players as they set their sights on future championships and Olympic games.

Did you know that the origins of archery date back to the Paleolithic period, and it was one of the first activities to transition from a survival skill to a competitive sport? Also, the mixed team event is a relatively new addition to the Olympics, first introduced in the 2020 Tokyo Games, showcasing a beautiful synergy between male and female archers. So even in defeat, Dhiraj and Ankita have contributed to the rising momentum of this dynamic sport on the world stage!

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Archery, Paris 2024 Olympics LIVE Score updates: India to face USA ... (Sportstar)

Archery live updates, Paris 2024 Olympics: Catch the scores and updates from India's archery mixed team event taking place on Friday.

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Paris Olympics 2024 Day 7 Live: Heartbreak for Dhiraj ... (The Economic Times)

Paris Olympics 2024 Day 7 Live: Heartbreak for Dhiraj Bommadevara and Ankita Bhakat as they lose bronze medal match in archery mixed team event.

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Paris Olympics 2024: India's Bhakat-Bommadevara loses bronze ... (Firstpost)

Bhakat and Bommadevara suffered identical 2-6 defeats against Korea and USA in the semi-finals and the bronze medal playoff respectively after beating Spain ...

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Paris Olympics 2024 Day 7 Live Updates: Indian archers miss out on ... (Hindustan Times)

Paris Olympics 2024 Day 7 Live Updates: Ankita Bhakat and Dhiraj Bommadevara lost the bronze medal match to the USA.

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Olympics 2024 LIVE Updates, Day 7: Dhiraj Bommadevara/Ankita ... (NDTVSports.com)

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Olympics: Archery heartbreak as mixed team of Dhiraj-Ankita loses ... (India Today)

Paris Olympics 2024: India's mixed team of Dhiraj Bommadevara and Ankita Bhakat lost the bronze medal play-off to the USA on Friday at the Invalides.

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Paris Olympics 2024 Day 7 Live: India Lose 2-6 to USA in Archery ... (News18)

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Olympics 2024 | Indian mixed archery team misses out on bronze ... (Deccan Herald)

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Paris Olympics 2024: Indian Mixed Team Archery Pair 'Happy with ... (News18)

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Team USA's Brady Ellison is now the most decorated American archer after the U.S.'s bronze-medal win in the mixed team event.

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Paris Olympics 2024: Indian Mixed Archery Team Lose Out On ... (India.com)

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Archery, Olympics 2024: Fourth place for Dhiraj Bommadevara and ... (Scroll.in)

Bommadevara and Bhakat lost 2-6 to the United States of America in the mixed team bronze medal match.

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Paris Olympics: India's Ankita-Dhiraj pair enters mixed team archery ... (Times of India)

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American archers Casey Kaufhold, Brady Ellison earn bronze in ... (The Associated Press)

American archers Brady Ellison and Casey Kaufhold have claimed an Olympic bronze medal in the mixed team category.

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Paris Olympics 2024: Indian mixed archery team qualifies for semifinal (Sportstar)

The Indian mixed achery team qualified for the semifinal after beating Spain in the quarterfinal on Friday at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

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Archery's incredible Olympic scorecard: 4 matches, 2 wins, 1 historic ... (ESPN India)

Ankita Bhakat and Dhiraj Bommadevara fell short of a bronze at the Paris Olympics, but it's not a result that should be scoffed at.

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India at Paris Olympics 2024 LIVE: Manu Bhaker finishes fourth ... (ESPN India)

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Paris Olympics 2024: Deepika Kumari Into Women's Individual ... (News18)

India's Deepika Kumari defeated Germany's Michelle Kroppen 6-3 in the pre-quarters to make it to the next round of women's individual archery event.

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