Four-time Olympian archer Deepika Kumari is not contemplating retirement just yet and is instead focusing on building mental strength to handle high-pressure situations, with an eye on a final hurrah at the Los Angeles Games. The 29-year-old, who will be 34 when the Los Angeles Olympics come around in 2028, said it would most likely…
Some of the top Indian and foreign archers were among the 48 players drafted into six franchises as the inaugural edition of the Archery Premier League was launched here on Thursday. The 10-day competition will be held from October 2-12 in a double round-robin format at the Yamuna Sports Complex, followed by semifinals and the…
India’s most decorated archer, Deepika Kumari, once again failed to rise above her familiar inconsistency, crashing out in the round of 32 at the World Championships here on Thursday, while 15-year-old Gatha Khadake shone bright to become the lone recurve archer from the country in the pre-quarterfinals. Despite being seeded into the third round after…