Paris Olympics 2024: Indian mixed archery team loses to Korea in semifinal, to face either Germany or US in bronze medal match
The duo of Ankita Bhakat and Dhiraj Bommadevara lost to Korea 2-6 in the semifinal. It will either face Germany or the United States in the Bronze Medal Match later in the day.
Published : Aug 02, 2024 18:01 IST , CHENNAI - 1 MIN READ
Ankita Bhakat of India in action. | Photo Credit: GETTY IMAGES
The Indian mixed achery team qualified for the semifinal after beating Spain in the quarterfinal on Friday at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
However, the duo of Ankita Bhakat and Dhiraj Bommadevara lost to Korea 2-6 in the semifinal. It will either face Germany or the United States in the Bronze Medal Match later in the day.
The Indians clinched the first set 38-36, but the Korean pair bounced back to win the following three sets and seal the win.
In the quarterfinal against Spain, Ankita and Dhiraj won the contest 5-3 against Elia Canales and Pablo Acha Gonzalez. They took the first set 38-37 before the second set was tied 38-38. The Spaniards then drew parity with a 37-36 win in the third set. However, the Indians sealed the contest, taking the final set 37-36.