In the semi-finals, Yadav had lost 145-147 to American Curtis Lee Broadnax while Verma went down 145-148 to top seed Mike Schloesser of the Netherlands
Rishabh Yadav. Pic/SAI Media
Youngster Rishabh Yadav’s bronze medal was the saving grace on a disappointing day for Indian compound archers at the World Games here Saturday as the top-seeded mixed team crashed out in the opening round.
None of the women contenders could make it to the podium, adding to the gloom. Yadav, seeded 10th, produced a flawless display to beat senior teammate and multiple World Cup gold medallist Abhishek Verma 149-147 in the men’s individual compound bronze medal match.
In the semi-finals, Yadav had lost 145-147 to American Curtis Lee Broadnax while Verma went down 145-148 to top seed Mike Schloesser of the Netherlands.
India’s challenge in the women’s individual compound section ended in the quarter-finals. Parneet Kaur, 12th seed, was beaten 140-145 by Colombia’s fourth seed Alejandra Usquiano, while third seed Madhura Dhamangaonkar lost 145-149 to Estonia’s sixth seed Lisell Jaatma.
The biggest disappointment, however, came in the mixed compound event. Having topped the qualification round, the Indian pair of Verma and Madhura succumbed to South Korea, in the very first round.
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