Winning Olympic medal is like winning a battle against myself: Deepika Kumari
3 years, 7 months ago

Winning Olympic medal is like winning a battle against myself: Deepika Kumari

India TV News  

Success at the Tokyo Olympics would be like winning a battle against herself for world number one archer Deepika Kumari, who confessed that she's nervous to live up to the expectations. Battling windy conditions, Deepika on Wednesday survived some jittery moments to overcome US teenager Jennifer Mucino-Fernandez 6-4 to keep Indian hopes alive on a day when Tarundeep Rai and Pravin Jadhav exited. It's a battle within yourself and I'm trying to win against myself here," Deepika told Indian reporters here after her hard-fought second round win on Wednesday. Deepika, who qualified as ninth seed, had an easy first round draw against world no 193 Karma but there too she struggled to get her best scores and shot a solitary 10 in a three-setter.

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Deepika's Comeback: The Anomalous Journey to Olympic Silver
5 months ago

Deepika's Comeback: The Anomalous Journey to Olympic Silver

Hindustan Times  

Deepika Kumari's dream of winning gold at the 2024 Olympics remains alive, even after a string of disappointing results. Despite winning silver at the World Cup Final in Mexico, she lost to China's Li Jiaman in the final. Deepika's journey is a testament to her resilience and unwavering determination to achieve her goals, even when faced with setbacks. Her story …

Won’t retire until I get Olympic medal, says archer Deepika Kumari
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Won’t retire until I get Olympic medal, says archer Deepika Kumari

The Hindu  

She has flattered to deceive for four straight Olympics but multiple World Cup medal winning archer Deepika Kumari has vowed not to quit unless she ends up on podium which she feels could be Los Angeles in four years' time. I'll train harder and come back strongly," added Deepika, who has won every international medal except for an Olympic yellow …

Deepika Kumari loses in quarters; India's archery campaign over at Paris Olympics
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Deepika Kumari loses in quarters; India's archery campaign over at Paris Olympics

Hindustan Times  

Veteran archer Deepika Kumari crumbed under pressure once again, suffering a 4-6 loss to Korea's Suhyeon Nam in the women's individual event quarterfinals to bring down curtains on India's campaign at the Paris Olympics on Saturday. India's Deepika Kumari reacts after a shot during the archery individual quarterfinal against South Korea's Nam Su-hyeon at Paris Olympics Deepika had qualified for …

Paris Olympics 2024: Deepika Kumari exits after quarterfinal loss to South Korea’s Nam Suhyeon
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris Olympics 2024: Deepika Kumari exits after quarterfinal loss to South Korea’s Nam Suhyeon

The Hindu  

India’s 52-year-old wait for an archery medal in the Olympics got even longer with the exit of four-time Olympian Deepika Kumari at the Invalides arena here on Saturday. A day after the Indian mixed team’s heartbreaking fourth-place finish, the 30-year-old began well by toppling Germany’s Olympic silver medallist Michelle Kroppen 6-4 in the pre-quarterfinals. Nam managed two 8s and Deepika …

Deepika Kumari, Bhajan Kaur bow out to mark medal-less campaign for Indian archers at Paris Olympics
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Deepika Kumari, Bhajan Kaur bow out to mark medal-less campaign for Indian archers at Paris Olympics

Firstpost  

Indian archers Deepika Kumari and Bhajan Kaur bowed out of the 2024 Paris Olympics following defeats in their respective knockout matches of the women’s individual campaign of the archery competition. Veteran Indian archer Deepika Kumari on Saturday went down to South Korea’s Nam Su-Hyeon in the quarter-final of the women’s individual archery competition of the 2024 Paris Olympics on Saturday. …

Archer Deepika Kumari craves for elusive Olympic medal
8 months, 1 week ago

Archer Deepika Kumari craves for elusive Olympic medal

The Hindu  

Deepika Kumari is torn between two worlds. One where the doting mother longs to be with her 19-month-old daughter Vedika, and another where the ace Indian archer craves for an elusive Olympic medal. “Gradually, she started jogging and put in a lot of hard work at the gym to get going again.” Deepika even thought that her career has come …

Deepika, Olympics
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Deepika, Olympics

The Hindu  

Approaching her fourth Olympics, archer Deepika Kumari understands the usefulness of controlling the mind and remains positive for Paris 2024. I’ll try to use my experience and control my thoughts,” Deepika, who fought back to grab a place in the National side after experiencing motherhood two years ago, told The Hindu at the National camp on the Army Sports Institute …

How India’s star archer Deepika Kumari is plotting a comeback
1 year, 3 months ago

How India’s star archer Deepika Kumari is plotting a comeback

Live Mint  

About a year ago, archer Deepika Kumari had to put her bow away, as she awaited the start of another beautiful journey. But just three weeks after Vedika’s birth, she was back on the ground taking aim to make the cut for the Indian team. It wasn’t like I was trailing by a big margin during the trials, but I …

Deepika Kumari slips to 37th in qualifying round of Archery World Cup Stage 3
2 years, 9 months ago

Deepika Kumari slips to 37th in qualifying round of Archery World Cup Stage 3

India Today  

Archer Deepika Kumari flattered to deceive in the qualifying round after she finished 37th behind Ankita Bhakat in the World Cup Stage 3 on Wednesday, June 22. A poor ranking meant that Deepika got a tough draw as she is likely to face Korea’s Choi Misun, who won the gold medal in the 2016 Rio Olympics in the second round. …

Deepika Kumari falters on India comeback, slips to 37th in qualifying round
2 years, 9 months ago

Deepika Kumari falters on India comeback, slips to 37th in qualifying round

Firstpost  

Deepika Kumari failed to impress in the qualifying round in her much-anticipated return, finishing a lowly 37th behind Ankita Bhakat in the World Cup Stage 3 Paris: Star archer Deepika Kumari failed to impress in the qualifying round in her much-anticipated return, finishing a lowly 37th behind Ankita Bhakat in the World Cup Stage 3 here on Wednesday. The world …

Deepika, Atanu Lose Bronze Medal Clashes at Archery World Cup Final, India Return Empty-handed
3 years, 5 months ago

Deepika, Atanu Lose Bronze Medal Clashes at Archery World Cup Final, India Return Empty-handed

News 18  

Star archery couple Atanu Das and Deepika Kumari lost their respective bronze medal matches as India capped a poor show, returning empty-handed from the World Cup Final here. He doubled up as Deepika’s coach when the world number two lost in the shoot-off to Olympic team bronze-medallist Michelle Kroppen. Making her eighth WCF appearance, world number two Deepika mis-fired a …

World Cup Final: Deepika, Atanu lose bronze medal clashes; India return empty-handed
3 years, 5 months ago

World Cup Final: Deepika, Atanu lose bronze medal clashes; India return empty-handed

Hindustan Times  

Star archery couple Atanu Das and Deepika Kumari lost their respective bronze medal matches as India capped a poor show, returning empty-handed from the World Cup Final in Yankton. Indian archers Deepika Kumari and Atanu Das look dejected In the absence of an Indian recurve coach, the couple struggled under cold and overcast conditions here on Friday. He doubled up …

Archer Deepika Kumari talks about 'pressure' of Olympics, wants to see her game from a different perspective
3 years, 7 months ago

Archer Deepika Kumari talks about 'pressure' of Olympics, wants to see her game from a different perspective

Firstpost  

In the form of her life after winning five World Cup medals this year, the 27-year-old carried the hopes of 1.3 billion Indians to get the sport their first Olympic archery medal in Tokyo. Basically we need to change the perspective of our games.” “We’ve to see all games equally, be it World Cup, World Championships or the Olympics. Deepika …

High time that I stop feeling pressure and see my game from a different perspective: Deepika Kumari
3 years, 7 months ago

High time that I stop feeling pressure and see my game from a different perspective: Deepika Kumari

The Hindu  

Ace Indian archer Deepika Kumari on Monday confessed that she needs to stop buckling under the pressure of performing at the Olympic Games and approach the biggest sporting stage from a different perspective to deliver desired results in future. In the form of her life after winning five World Cup medals this year, the 27-year-old carried the hopes of 1.3 …

Lovlina Borgohain’s mindset: At Tokyo Olympics 2020, bronze won, but gold medal lost
3 years, 7 months ago

Lovlina Borgohain’s mindset: At Tokyo Olympics 2020, bronze won, but gold medal lost

Firstpost  

When asked what the Olympics has taught her, Lovlina Borgohain said: “After so many competitions I have no fear. I’m much more confident now.” When was the last time you heard that an Indian athlete was disappointed after winning an Olympic bronze medal? Accha toh bilkul nahi lag raha,” Borgohain tells journalists moments after losing her semi-final to Busenaz Surmeneli, …

Archery: Deepika Kumari loses to An San in quarters, out of Tokyo Olympics
3 years, 7 months ago

Archery: Deepika Kumari loses to An San in quarters, out of Tokyo Olympics

The Hindu  

Deepika Kumari’s run at the Tokyo Olympics came to a crashing halt as she lost 6-0 to the top seed An San of South Korea in the quarterfinal of the women’s individual recurve on Friday. San – the gold medal winner in the mixed and the women’s team event in Tokyo – began with a perfect round of 30, while …

Tokyo Olympics: Deepika Kumari's medal dreams over after archery quarter-final defeat to Korea's An San
3 years, 7 months ago

Tokyo Olympics: Deepika Kumari's medal dreams over after archery quarter-final defeat to Korea's An San

India Today  

Deepika Kumari scripted history at the Tokyo Olympics by becoming the first archer from India to reach the quarter-final stages at the Games. Deepika Kumari lost her Women’s Individual quarter-finals to Korea’s sensational An San 0-6. Deepika came up with an ordinary show as she had 4 arrows of 7 against the top seed Korean, who is eyeing her 3rd …

Tokyo Olympics: Deepika Kumari holds nerves to reach archery quarter-finals after beating ROC's Perova in thriller
3 years, 7 months ago

Tokyo Olympics: Deepika Kumari holds nerves to reach archery quarter-finals after beating ROC's Perova in thriller

India Today  

1 archer Deepika Kumari held her nerves in a fiercely-fought Round of 16 contest in the Women’s Individual Archery to qualify for the quarter-finals. Deepika Kumari, seeded 9th, had a comfortable day on Wednesday as she won her first two rounds but against Perova, she had overcome a late comeback from the ROC's archer. Deepika won the match by nailing …

Tokyo Olympics: Deepika Kumari kept telling me to believe in myself, says Atanu Das after stunning archery win
3 years, 7 months ago

Tokyo Olympics: Deepika Kumari kept telling me to believe in myself, says Atanu Das after stunning archery win

India Today  

The Yumenoshima Park Archery Field, much like any other venue at the Tokyo Olympics, remainder empty on Thursday as India's star archer Atanu Das took the field in the Men's Individual Recurve events. Deepika Kumari made sure her husband was charged up when he faced London Olympics gold medalist and South Korean great Oh Jin-hyek in the Round of 32. …

Tokyo Olympics: Deepika keeps medal hopes alive, makes last-16; Rai, Jadhav exit
3 years, 7 months ago

Tokyo Olympics: Deepika keeps medal hopes alive, makes last-16; Rai, Jadhav exit

Hindustan Times  

Battling gusty winds under floodlights, Deepika Kumari was not at her best but the world number one archer kept the Indian medal hopes alive by sailing into the pre-quarter finals of the women's individual section at the Tokyo Olympics on Wednesday. On a day her teammates Tarundeep Rai and Pravin Jadhav exited in round two, Deepika survived some anxious moments …

Indian Archery Wrap: Deepika Kumari Enters Pre-Quarters, Jadhav & Rai Eliminated
3 years, 7 months ago

Indian Archery Wrap: Deepika Kumari Enters Pre-Quarters, Jadhav & Rai Eliminated

The Quint  

In her final match of the day, Deepika beat Jennifer Mucino-Fernandez of the USA 6-4 in a windy Round-of-32 match at the Yumenoshima Park Archery Field. In the second set, Deepika was able to make a comeback with 8 and two 10s against Jennifer's two 9s and 7, bringing the scores level at 2-2. Deepika took the third set with …

India at Tokyo 2020: PV Sindhu, Pooja Rani keep IND medal hopes alive on Day 5, Deepika Kumari bounces back
3 years, 7 months ago

India at Tokyo 2020: PV Sindhu, Pooja Rani keep IND medal hopes alive on Day 5, Deepika Kumari bounces back

India Today  

The Indian contingent had a decent day at Tokyo 2020 on Wednesday with the the female athletes once again leading the way on Day 5 of the Olympics in Japan. STUNNING SINDHU SAILS THROUGH Sindhu started her day with a comfortable win over Cheung Ngan Yi to keep India's flag flying in the badminton event, now that she's the lone …

Deepika Kumari keeps India's medal hopes alive, makes last-16 at Tokyo Olympics
3 years, 7 months ago

Deepika Kumari keeps India's medal hopes alive, makes last-16 at Tokyo Olympics

India TV News  

World number one archer Deepika Kumari survived some anxious moments before getting past US teenager Jennifer Mucino-Fernandez 6-4 to sail into the pre-quarterfinals of the women's individual section and keep Indian medal hopes alive at the Tokyo Olympics here on Wednesday. Olympic debutant Jadhav knocked out world number 2 Galsan Bazarzhapov in his opening match only to suffer a heavy …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Archer Deepika Kumari enters last-16 to keep medal hopes alive; Tarundeep Rai, Pravin Jadhav exit
3 years, 7 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Archer Deepika Kumari enters last-16 to keep medal hopes alive; Tarundeep Rai, Pravin Jadhav exit

Firstpost  

Deepika lost the first set by one point but she bounced back strongly with three 10s in a row to take a 4-2 lead. Tokyo: World number one archer Deepika Kumari survived some anxious moments before getting past US teenager Jennifer Mucino-Fernandez 6-4 to sail into the pre-quarter-finals of the women’s individual section and keep Indian medal hopes alive at …

Archery | Clinical Deepika Kumari stays in contention; Tarundeep, Pravin crash out
3 years, 7 months ago

Archery | Clinical Deepika Kumari stays in contention; Tarundeep, Pravin crash out

The Hindu  

Even as the windy conditions affected several archers, World No. 1 Deepika Kumari kept her focus to win two matches and reach the third round of the women’s individual event at the Tokyo Olympics on Wednesday. Tarundeep Rai and Pravin Jadhav, the two Indians in action in the men’s individual event, got past the first hurdle before bowing out in …

Tokyo Olympics: Nervy Deepika Kumari advances into pre-quarters with 6-4 win over USA's Jennifer Mucino-Fernandez
3 years, 8 months ago

Tokyo Olympics: Nervy Deepika Kumari advances into pre-quarters with 6-4 win over USA's Jennifer Mucino-Fernandez

India Today  

India's Deepika Kumari reached the pre-quarters of the Women’s Individual event after surviving a scare against USA’s Jennifer Mucino-Fernandez. She recovers well in the next two with a 9-9, but a 10 from Jennifer Mucino-Fernandez in the second arrow helped her win the set by 26-25. In the third set, Deepika Kumari was in a spot of bother with an …

Olympics Archery: Deepika Kumari, Pravin Jadhav lose in mixed team quarterfinals at Tokyo
3 years, 8 months ago

Olympics Archery: Deepika Kumari, Pravin Jadhav lose in mixed team quarterfinals at Tokyo

The Hindu  

Indian archers crumbled under pressure as the ninth-ranked mixed team, comprising Deepika Kumari and Pravin Jadhav, lost to top-slotted South Korea 6-2 in a quarterfinal contest at the Tokyo Olympics on Saturday. The Indians gave a close fight in the second set as Jadhav shot two 10s and Deepika an 8 and a 9 before losing narrowly. Winning start Earlier …

Tokyo Olympics: Deepika Kumari finishes 9th in Women's Ranking Round, all eyes on Atanu Das
3 years, 8 months ago

Tokyo Olympics: Deepika Kumari finishes 9th in Women's Ranking Round, all eyes on Atanu Das

India Today  

India's star archer Deepika Kumari on Friday finished 9th in the Women's Ranking Round as Archery action began on Day 0 of the Tokyo Olympics. Deepika will now face Bhutan's Karma in the first round of the Women's Individual Recurve Event, starting July 28 in Tokyo. Tokyo Olympics: July 23 Live Updates Deepika was in prime form in the lead …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Deepika Kumari in focus as Indian archers look to exorcise past ghosts
3 years, 8 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Deepika Kumari in focus as Indian archers look to exorcise past ghosts

Firstpost  

In the absence of defending champion Chang Hye Jin who failed to make the cut, Deepika’s biggest threat is Kang Chae Young, who would have been the world No. Notwithstanding the women’s team’s failure to qualify, the quartet of Deepika Kumari, Atanu Das, Tarundeep Rai and Pravin Jadhav entered the mega-event with renewed hopes of winning the country’s first Olympic …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: I want to prove to myself that I can win, says archer Deepika Kumari – Firstpost
3 years, 8 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: I want to prove to myself that I can win, says archer Deepika Kumari – Firstpost

Firstpost  

The World number one archer, who is gearing up for her third straight Olympics, has never lived up to the expectation, making early exits in her previous appearances in London 2012 and Rio 2016. Tokyo: Star Indian archer Deepika Kumari says she wants to prove to herself that she is capable of winning a medal at the Olympics after missing …

Tokyo Olympics | Want to prove to myself that I can win: Deepika Kumari
3 years, 8 months ago

Tokyo Olympics | Want to prove to myself that I can win: Deepika Kumari

India TV News  

Tokyo Olympics | Want to prove to myself that I can win: Deepika Kumari Deepika, who is gearing up for her third straight Olympics, has never lived up to the expectation, making early exits in her previous appearances in London 2012 and Rio 2016. Star Indian archer Deepika Kumari says she wants to prove to herself that she is capable …

Archers Deepika Kumari, Atanu Das Have First Training Session in Tokyo
3 years, 8 months ago

Archers Deepika Kumari, Atanu Das Have First Training Session in Tokyo

News 18  

India’s medal hopefuls in archery, the husband-wife duo of Atanu Das and Deepika Kumari — the mixed team combine at the Tokyo Olympics — got the feel of the archery facilities at the Yumenoshima Park in their first training session here on Monday. Deepika is in great form, having won three gold medals at the FITA World Cup Stage 3 …

Tokyo Olympics: Will Archer Deepika Kumari finally overcome big-stage jitters
3 years, 8 months ago

Tokyo Olympics: Will Archer Deepika Kumari finally overcome big-stage jitters

India TV News  

Tokyo Olympics: Will Archer Deepika Kumari finally overcome big-stage jitters Deepika Kumari may finally taste Olympic success with husband Atanu Das ready to be the calming factor in the mixed event debut at the Oympics. After all, she also won her first World Cup individual gold medal few weeks ago in Turkey prior to the Olympics. Her adversary would be …

Past Olympic failures will play on my mind, says star archer Deepika Kumari
3 years, 8 months ago

Past Olympic failures will play on my mind, says star archer Deepika Kumari

India TV News  

Past Olympic failures will play on my mind, says star archer Deepika Kumari The 27-year-old from Ranchi is going to the Olympics as a world no 1, similar to 2012 when she had climbed to the pole position ahead of the London Games. Star Indian archer Deepika Kumari says the failure to win medals in the last two Olympics will …

Tokyo 2020: Past Olympic failures will play on my mind, says Deepika Kumari
3 years, 8 months ago

Tokyo 2020: Past Olympic failures will play on my mind, says Deepika Kumari

Hindustan Times  

Star Indian archer Deepika Kumari says the failure to win medals in the last two Olympics will "play on her mind" but she is trying to stay away from the negative emotions as she heads to the Tokyo Games. Finding herself as the lone female archer in the Indian camp after the women's team failed to make the cut, Deepika …

Tokyo Olympics: Dreaming about a medal but with our eyes open not closed, say Atanu Das and Deepika Kumari
3 years, 8 months ago

Tokyo Olympics: Dreaming about a medal but with our eyes open not closed, say Atanu Das and Deepika Kumari

India Today  

For Deepika Kumari, past experiences are a treasure trove of valuable lessons. Tokyo Olympics: Full Coverage | India athletes full schedule Having resumed competition following lockdowns in 2020, the year in which the Games were postponed, Deepika has been in peak form. At the Rio Games in 2016, Deepika suffered a 3rd-round exit but the Indian archer is looking forward …

Deepika Kumari Reclaims World No.1 Ranking After Hat-trick of Gold Medals at World Cup Stage 3
3 years, 8 months ago

Deepika Kumari Reclaims World No.1 Ranking After Hat-trick of Gold Medals at World Cup Stage 3

News 18  

Star Indian archer Deepika Kumari on Monday regained the number one position in global rankings following her hat-trick of gold medals at the World Cup Stage 3 here. The 27-year-old from Ranchi, who had achieved the top spot for the first time in 2012, on Sunday claimed gold medals in three recurve events — women’s individual, team and mixed pair. …

Archery World Cup: Deepika helps India win three gold medals
3 years, 9 months ago

Archery World Cup: Deepika helps India win three gold medals

The Hindu  

Olympic-bound archer Deepika Kumari helped India claim three recurve gold medals in the Archery World Cup Stage-3 here on Sunday. Deepika first joined hands with Komalika Bari and Ankita Bhakat to beat Mexico’s Alejandra Valencia, Ana Vazquez and Aida Roman 5-1 in the final and take the women's team title. The Indian couple fought back to beat the Dutch duo …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Archer Deepika Kumari learning mind control to break medal jinx
3 years, 11 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Archer Deepika Kumari learning mind control to break medal jinx

Firstpost  

“The upcoming Olympics will be different for me. At the same time, I’m performing better,” Deepika told World Archery ahead of the first stage of the World Cup in Guatemala City. Kolkata: Gearing up for her third Olympics, India’s number one woman archer Deepika Kumari is busy working on the mental side of her game in her effort to break …

Deepika learning mind control to break Olympic medal jinx
3 years, 11 months ago

Deepika learning mind control to break Olympic medal jinx

The Hindu  

Gearing up for her third Olympics, India's number one woman archer Deepika Kumari is busy working on the mental side of her game in an effort to break the country's medal jinx in the sport at the highest level. Having won the 2010 Commonwealth Games gold at the age of 15, Deepika has finished on the podium five times in …

Deepika Kumari bags silver in Tokyo Olympics test event
5 years, 8 months ago

Deepika Kumari bags silver in Tokyo Olympics test event

The Hindu  

India’s top-ranked woman archer Deepika Kumari Wednesday clinched a silver medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics test event afterlosing to 18-year-old Korean An San in straight sets here. Ranked fourth in the qualification round, Deepika found the going tough against the second seed, who produced fine shooting including a flawless third set to clinch the match 6-0 in her favour. …

Archer Deepika Kumari bags silver in Tokyo Olympics test event
5 years, 8 months ago

Archer Deepika Kumari bags silver in Tokyo Olympics test event

The Hindu  

India’s top-ranked woman archer Deepika Kumari on Wednesday clinched a silver medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games test event after going down to 18-year-old Korean An San in straight sets. I’ve to work on that.” The Indian women’s team are yet to qualify for the next year’s Olympics but Deepika said the exposure will help. This was Deepika’s first …

Archer Deepika Kumari bags silver in Tokyo Olympics test event
5 years, 8 months ago

Archer Deepika Kumari bags silver in Tokyo Olympics test event

India TV News  

India's top-ranked woman archer Deepika Kumari Wednesday clinched a silver medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games test event after going down to 18-year-old Korean An San in straight sets here. This was Deepika's first individual final in a world event since she won a gold at the third stage of the World Cup in Salt Lake City in June, …

Deepika Kumari fourth in qualifications of Tokyo Olympic test event
5 years, 8 months ago

Deepika Kumari fourth in qualifications of Tokyo Olympic test event

The Hindu  

Former world number one Deepika Kumari finished at fourth rank in the women’s recurve qualifying round at the Tokyo Olympic Games test event on Friday. Deepika shot 668 out of a possible 720 points at the 72-arrow 70-metre round to qualify for the knock-out round while Atanu Das was ranked 19th in the men’s section. Deepika’s impressive show enabled India …

Archer Deepika Kumari wins bronze in World Cup Finals
6 years, 5 months ago

Archer Deepika Kumari wins bronze in World Cup Finals

The Hindu  

India’s Deepika Kumari held her nerves in an intriguing play-off to down Lisa Unruh and win the bronze medal in the Archery World Cup Finals on Sunday. This was Kumari’s fifth World Cup Finals podium. Kumari, a veteran in the World Cup Finals with four silver medals, came out on top in the shoot-off. I wish I could convert this …

Asian Games: Deepika Kumari crashes out despite strong start
6 years, 7 months ago

Asian Games: Deepika Kumari crashes out despite strong start

The Hindu  

Every time before a major multi-discipline competition, Deepika Kumari goes incommunicado. 7 crashed out in the pre-quarterfinals of the individual recurve event, losing 7-3 to Chinese Taipei’s Chien-Ying Lei despite a strong start. Asian Games Full Coverage Deepika began with a 27 and a 29 before her final shot in the third set, a six-pointer, upset the rhythm and from …

Deepika crashes out of women's individual recurve event
6 years, 7 months ago

Deepika crashes out of women's individual recurve event

The Hindu  

Country’s top archer Deepika Kumari, once again, came a cropper at the big stage after she was eliminated from the individual recurve event at the Asian Games following her pre-quarterfinal loss to Chien-Ying Lei. 2018 Asian Games LIVE UPDATES: Day Five Top archer Kumari - a four-time World Cup Final silver medallist - was in fine form coming into the …

Rio Olympics: Bombayla Devi, Deepika Kumari crash out in pre-quarterfinals
8 years, 7 months ago

Rio Olympics: Bombayla Devi, Deepika Kumari crash out in pre-quarterfinals

Live Mint  

Rio de Janeiro: The Indian challenge in Olympic women’s archery event came to an abrupt end on Thursday after Laishram Bombayla Devi and Deepika Kumari lost their respective pre-quarterfinal matches by choking at crucial junctures. While Deepika was blanked 0-6 by World No.2 Tan Ya-Ting of Chinese Taipei, Bombayla lost 2-6 to World No.18 Alejandra Valencia of Mexico. While Deepika …

Bombayla, Deepika in prequarters of women’s individual recurve
8 years, 7 months ago

Bombayla, Deepika in prequarters of women’s individual recurve

The Hindu  

Laishram Bombayla Devi and Deepika Kumari advanced to the pre—quarterfinals of the women’s individual recurve event as Indian archers rounded off a good day in office at the Olympic Games here today. Deepika also put up an excellent show as she comprehensively defeated Italy’s Sartori Guendalina 6-2 in the 1/16 elimination after prevailing over her opponent from Georgia, Kristine Esebua, …

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