Indian Archers Aim for Historic Glory at Paris 2024 Olympics
As the Paris 2024 Olympics approach, India is poised to field a full-strength archery team for the first time since London 2012. This marks a significant milestone for Indian archery, with both men’s and women’s teams securing quotas, enabling them to compete in all five archery medal events: men’s team and individual, women’s team and individual, and mixed team.
The six-member squad for Paris showcases a harmonious blend of seasoned athletes and promising newcomers. Among them is Deepika Kumari, a former world No. 1, who is set to make her fourth Olympic appearance.
Deepika, a fixture in India’s Olympic archery teams since London 2012, made an impressive comeback to the sport after becoming a mother in December 2022. Despite the challenges, her performances over the past two years have secured her place in the team once again.
Joining her is the 40-year-old veteran, Tarundeep Rai, who will also be competing in his fourth Olympics. Rai’s journey is unique as he will be participating in back-to-back Olympics for the first time, having previously competed in 2004, 2012, and 2020.
Pravin Jadhav, another experienced archer, returns for his second Olympic appearance after making his debut in Tokyo 2020.
The team is further strengthened by the inclusion of three debutants: Dhiraj Bommadevara, Bhajan Kaur, and Ankita Bhakat. Their fresh energy and determination will be crucial as India seeks its first Olympic medal in archery.
The archery events at Paris 2024 will commence with the individual ranking round on July 25, just a day before the Opening Ceremony. The competition will then continue from July 28 to August 4 at the historic Les Invalides.
Indian Archery Squad for Paris 2024
Men:
– Tarundeep Rai
– Dhiraj Bommadevara
– Pravin Jadhav
Women:
– Deepika Kumari
– Bhajan Kaur
– Ankita Bhakat
With a full contingent and a mix of experience and new talent, India is gearing up for a historic campaign in Paris, aiming to secure its maiden Olympic medal in archery.
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| Date | Event | Time |
|---|---|---|
| July 25, Thursday | Women’s individual ranking round | 1:00 PM |
| July 25, Thursday | Men’s individual ranking round | 5:45 PM |
| July 28, Sunday | Women’s team 1/8 elimination round | 1:00 PM |
| July 28, Sunday | Women’s team quarter-finals | 5:45 PM |
| July 28, Sunday | Women’s team semi-finals | 7:17 PM |
| July 28, Sunday | Women’s team bronze medal match (medal round) | 8:18 PM |
| July 28, Sunday | Women’s team gold medal match (medal round) | 8:41 PM |
| July 29, Monday | Men’s team 1/8 elimination round | 1:00 PM |
| July 29, Monday | Men’s team quarter-finals | 5:45 PM |
| July 29, Monday | Men’s team semi-finals | 7:17 PM |
| July 29, Monday | Men’s team bronze medal match (medal round) | 8:18 PM |
| July 29, Monday | Men’s team gold medal match (medal round) | 8:41 PM |
| July 30, Tuesday | Men’s individual 1/32 elimination round | 3:30 PM |
| July 30, Tuesday | Women’s individual 1/32 elimination round | 3:56 PM |
| July 30, Tuesday | Men’s individual 1/16 elimination round | 4:22 PM |
| July 30, Tuesday | Women’s individual 1/16 elimination round | 4:35 PM |
| July 30, Tuesday | Men’s individual 1/32 elimination round | 9:15 PM |
| July 30, Tuesday | Women’s individual 1/32 elimination round | 9:41 PM |
| July 30, Tuesday | Men’s individual 1/16 elimination round | 10:07 PM |
| July 30, Tuesday | Women’s individual 1/16 elimination round | 10:20 PM |
| July 31, Wednesday | Men’s individual 1/32 elimination round | 3:30 PM |
| July 31, Wednesday | Women’s individual 1/32 elimination round | 3:56 PM |
| July 31, Wednesday | Men’s individual 1/16 elimination round | 4:22 PM |
| July 31, Wednesday | Women’s individual 1/16 elimination round | 4:35 PM |
| July 31, Wednesday | Men’s individual 1/32 elimination round | 9:15 PM |
| July 31, Wednesday | Women’s individual 1/32 elimination round | 9:41 PM |
| July 31, Wednesday | Men’s individual 1/16 elimination round | 10:07 PM |
| July 31, Wednesday | Women’s individual 1/16 elimination round | 10:20 PM |
| August 1, Thursday | Men’s individual 1/32 elimination round | 1:00 PM |
| August 1, Thursday | Women’s individual 1/32 elimination round | 1:26 PM |
| August 1, Thursday | Men’s individual 1/16 elimination round | 1:52 PM |
| August 1, Thursday | Women’s individual 1/16 elimination round | 2:05 PM |
| August 1, Thursday | Men’s individual 1/32 elimination round | 7:00 PM |
| August 1, Thursday | Women’s individual 1/32 elimination round | 7:26 PM |
| August 1, Thursday | Men’s individual 1/16 elimination round | 7:52 PM |
| August 1, Thursday | Women’s individual 1/16 elimination round | 8:05 PM |
| August 2, Friday | Mixed team 1/8 elimination round | 1:00 PM |
| August 2, Friday | Mixed team quarter-finals | 5:45 PM |
| August 2, Friday | Mixed team semi-finals | 7:01 PM |
| August 2, Friday | Mixed team bronze medal match (medal round) | 7:54 PM |
| August 2, Friday | Mixed team gold medal match (medal round) | 8:13 PM |
| August 3, Saturday | Women’s individual 1/8 elimination round | 1:00 PM |
| August 3, Saturday | Women’s individual quarter-finals | 4:30 PM |
| Date | Event | Time |
|---|---|---|
| August 3, Saturday | Women’s individual semi-finals | 5:22 PM |
| August 3, Saturday | Women’s individual bronze medal match (medal round) | 6:03 PM |
| August 3, Saturday | Women’s individual gold medal match (medal round) | 6:16 PM |
| August 4, Sunday | Men’s individual 1/8 elimination round | 1:00 PM |
| August 4, Sunday | Men’s individual quarter-finals | 4:30 PM |
| August 4, Sunday | Men’s individual semi-finals | 5:22 PM |
| August 4, Sunday | Men’s individual bronze medal match (medal round) | 6:03 PM |
| August 4, Sunday | Men’s individual gold medal match (medal round) | 6:16 PM |
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