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Asian Games, Archery: Jyothi Surekha Takes Pole, Powers India To Top-Spot In Women's Compound, Mixed Qualifiers

Seasoned Jyothi Surekha Vennam led the charge as Indian compound archers lived up to their reputation, topping the qualification and also grabbed No. 1 seeding in women's and mixed pair team events at the Asian Games in Hangzhou on Sunday. World champion Ojas Deotale and 2014 Asian Games silver medalist Abhishek Verma secured third-fourth place finish as India took the second seedings in men's team compound qualifiers. The 27-year-old Jyothi set the tone in the first-half of the session when she edged her South Korean rivals to top the qualification with 704 points, five clear of So Chaewon.

Asian Games, Archery: Jyothi Surekha Takes Pole, Aditi Swami 4th, Power India To Top-Spot In Women's Compound

Seasoned Jyothi Surekha Vennam edged out her South Korean rivals to top the qualification, while world champion Aditi Swami secured the fourth spot to also make the cut, and power India to grab the top-seeding in the women's compound archery at the Asian Games in Hangzhou on Sunday. As action got underway in the discipline in the continental showpiece, the script unfolded as per expectations with the Indians dominating the compound section. The country also had an inspiring show in the Olympic-discipline recurve section, where veteran Atanu Das finished fourth, while promising youngster Dhiraj Bommadevara was the next best Indian at sixth spot to make the cut in the men's section.

On National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Indigenous adults reclaim youth through sports

It's been about 20 years since Sheila Grandbois last competed in track and field events, but an Indigenous sports tournament is giving adults like her the chance to relive their glory days.

Atanu Das In Focus As Recurve Archers Hope To Shake Off Asian Games 'Jinx'

He may no longer be the India No. 1 recurve archer, but the seasoned Atanu Das is fully aware of the responsibility of not only bringing out the best in him but also the team as they look to overcome the Asian Games 'jinx'. Recurve archery, an Olympic discipline, has been on a downward spiral and its slide has ironically coincided with the rise in the compound section, where India now boast of two recently-crowned world champions in Ojas Deotale and Aditi Swami.

Jadi Kandidat Kuat CdM Olimpiade Paris, Ini Komentar Arsjad Rasjid

Ketua Umum PP Perpani (Pengurus Pusar Persatuan Panahan Indonesia) Arsjad Rasjid tak menolak jika ditunjuk sebagai Chef de Mission (CdM) Olimpiade Paris 2024. Sebagai anak bangsa, ia mengaku siap.

Arsjad Rasjid Jadi Calon Kuat CdM Olimpiade Paris 2024

Arsjad Rasjid dikabarkan bakal menjadi calon Chef de Mission Indonesia di Olimpiade Paris 2024, Hal itu diungkapkan Ketua Umum Komite Olimpiade Indonesia (KOI) Raja Sapta Oktohari.

2,500 athletes taking part in World Weightlifting Championship in Riyadh

RIYADH: Some 2,500 athletes representing more than 170 countries from around the world are participating in the World Senior Weightlifting Championship, which opens Sunday in Riyadh.

Through My Lens: The 2023 North American Indigenous Games

I wasn't sure what to expect when I first heard that my home community of Sipekne'katik First Nation was going to be a community host for the 2023 North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) softball games. My first thought was, 'Here? In our small community?' For weeks leading up to the Games, I was delighted to see our community come together — from field prepping and signage to athlete transportation and vendors.

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Asian Games, Archery: Jyothi Surekha Takes Pole, Powers India To Top-Spot In Women's Compound, Mixed Qualifiers

Asian Games, Archery: Jyothi Surekha Takes Pole, Aditi Swami 4th, Power India To Top-Spot In Women's Compound

On National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Indigenous adults reclaim youth through sports

Atanu Das In Focus As Recurve Archers Hope To Shake Off Asian Games 'Jinx'

Jadi Kandidat Kuat CdM Olimpiade Paris, Ini Komentar Arsjad Rasjid

Arsjad Rasjid Jadi Calon Kuat CdM Olimpiade Paris 2024

2,500 athletes taking part in World Weightlifting Championship in Riyadh

Through My Lens: The 2023 North American Indigenous Games