Deepika Kumari Advances to Archery Quarterfinals, Bhajan Kaur Exits

India's Deepika Kumari qualified for the quarterfinals of the women's individual archery event after defeating Germany's Michelle Kroppen. Meanwhile, Bhajan Kaur was eliminated following a loss to Indonesia's Diananda Choirunisa. Deepika will compete again later, aiming for further success.

India's Deepika Kumari advanced to the quarterfinals of the women's individual archery event on Saturday by defeating Germany's Michelle Kroppen in a tightly contested 1/8 elimination round. The match ended with a 6-4 victory for Deepika, who will be in action again later in the day.

The match saw Deepika showcasing her skills. She scored 27-24 in the first set and 27-27 in the second, winning the third set 26-25. Although her German opponent claimed the fourth set 29-27, Deepika secured the fifth set with a 27-27 tie, thus winning the match overall.

In contrast, Bhajan Kaur faced a challenging opponent in Indonesia's Diananda Choirunisa. The Indonesian archer led 4-2 by the third set and eventually won 6-5 in a shoot-off. Despite Bhajan's strong performance, she was unable to advance past the 1/8 elimination round.

(With inputs from agencies.)