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Deepika Kumari loses in Olympics archery
Updated On: 01 August, 2012 05:23 PM IST | | PTI
Indian archers' dismal show came to an end at the London Olympics today after world no. 1 and medal hope Deepika Kumari bowed out of women's individual event having suffered an upset defeat against Amy Oliver of Great Britain in the opening round.
In what came as a biggest setback in India's Olympic campaign, a completely off-colour Deepika proved to be no match for her British rival, who easily pocketed the encounter 6-2, here at the Lord's cricket ground. In individual events, which is decided on best of five sets (three arrows each), one who wins a set irrespective of the margin gets two points.
Even as both the archers ended up scoring a total of 104 points each, Oliver managed to win three sets to advance to the next round. Today's event was held under thick overcast conditions and the cold did not seem to suit Deepika, who paid the price for some poor shots. Deepika blamed the strong winds for the debacle. "The wind was swirling and swirling much faster than I thought. I just could not adjust to the conditions," she said.
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