Rio 2016: Bombayla Devi Stars As Indian Archery Team Beat Colombia To Enter QuarterFinals

Indian Women's recurve team held their nerve as Deepika Kumari, Bombayla Devi and Laxmirani Majhi put in a spirited performance to beat Colombia 5-3 in the 1/8 elimination to advance to the quarter-final and set-up a clash with Russia.

India started off well with Bombayla Devi shooting and eight and a 10 in her first game as India got off to a good start. However, Deepika Kumari struggled and it allowed Colombia to bounce back. However, India held their nerve and won the game 52-51 to clinch the first set and get two points.

Colombia bounced back with some consistent shots in the second set while Deepika struggled with her range as the Colombians won the set 50-49 to get back on level terms.

In the third set, Deepika found her range when she shot a 10 but Colombia continued to pile on the points. However, the crucial moment came in the end when one of Laxmirani's arrows was upgraded to an eight and the set finished with both teams tied on 52 points each and 3-3 heading into the final set.

Bombayla and Laxmirani continued to shoot well but a fatal mistake from Maria Ana Rendon, where she shot a three-point arrow, sealed the game for India and Deepika shot a seven to give India victory in the final set to clinch the game 52-44 and win the contest 5-3.

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