India’s women’s archery team faced a tough defeat against the Netherlands in the quarter-finals of the Paris Olympics. The Dutch team won convincingly with a score of 6-0, ending India’s hopes for a team medal in this event.
The match started competitively, but the Netherlands edged out India in the first set, scoring 52 to India’s 51. In the second set, the Dutch team widened the gap with a score of 54 against India’s 49. The third set saw a similar pattern, with the Netherlands securing the win with a 53 to 48 scoreline.
The Indian team, consisting of Ankita Bhakat, Bhajan Kaur, and Deepika Kumari, struggled to find consistency. While Bhajan Kaur showed moments of promise, Ankita Bhakat and Deepika Kumari faced difficulties in maintaining accuracy. Their struggle was highlighted by an unfortunate arrow scoring just six points.
On the other hand, the Dutch team, led by Quinty Roeffen, Gaby Schlosser, and Laura van der Winkel, displayed impressive precision and focus, particularly in the crucial second and third sets. Their performance has now set them up for a challenging semifinal, likely against the strong South Korean team.
For India, this defeat is a setback, especially for a team that had high hopes of securing a medal. However, the focus now shifts to the individual events, where Deepika Kumari will aim to redeem herself and make a significant impact.
