Olympics: India Women Archers Through To QFs

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India started Paris 2024 on a positive note, as the women archers shone in the ranking round.

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The star of the day was Olympic debutant Ankita Bhajan, who finished 11th, with a score of 666.

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Fellow debutant 18-year-old Bhajan Kaur finished 22nd, with a score of 659.

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The veteran Deepika Kumari had a shaky start, but recollected herself to finish 23rd on 658.

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The combined efforts of the three female archers took India to a top four finish in the women's team category.

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The top four finish ensured that India qualified directly to the quarterfinals of the women's team event.

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Ankita, Bhajan and Deepika will be in action again on Sunday, July 28.

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