Tokyo Olympics: Archery men's team beats Kazakhstan to enter quarters, will face South Korea next

In the round of 16, India trailed by a point after the first three shots in set four. However, two 10s in a row saw the men's team wrap it up in quick time and progress to the quarterfinals.

Published : Jul 26, 2021 06:54 IST

India's Atanu Das in action. (File Photo)
India's Atanu Das in action. (File Photo)
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India's Atanu Das in action. (File Photo)

The Indian men's archery team, comprising Tarundeep Rai, Atanu Das and Pravin Jadhav, defeated Kazakhstan 6-2 in their pre-quarterfinals early on Monday. 

India will take on South Korea next in the quarterfinals

In the round of 16, India trailed by a point after the first three shots in set four. However, two 10s in a row saw the men's team progress to the quarterfinals.

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The Indian trio, facing Kazakhstan's Abdullin Ilfat, Gankin Denis and Musssayev Sanzhar, in Elimination Men's team match won the first two sets to take a 4-0 lead.

However, Kazakhstan came back strongly to win the third set by a point. In a tense final set, the Indian archers held their nerves. 

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