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South Korea Bags 10th Gold Medal in Women’s Individual Archery
In a remarkable performance at the Paris 2024 Olympics, South Korean archers dominated the women’s individual archery final. Lim Sihyeon triumphed over Nam Suhyeon with a 7-3 victory, securing the gold medal at Les Invalides on Saturday. This victory marked South Korea’s fourth consecutive gold medal in the event and their first gold-silver finish since the 2004 Athens Olympics. Since 1984, South Korean archers have won 10 out of 11 titles in this category.
List of South Korean Olympic Gold Medalists in Women’s Individual Archery:
- Seo Hyang-soon – Los Angeles 1984
- Kim Soo-nyung – Seoul 1988
- Cho Youn-jeong – Barcelona 1992
- Kim Kyung-wook – Atlanta 1996
- Yun Mi-jin – Sydney 2000
- Park Sung-hyun – Athens 2004
- Ki Bo-bae – London 2012
- Chang Hye-jin – Rio 2016
- An San – Tokyo 2020
- Lim Sihyeon – Paris 2024
Deepika Kumari’s Paris 2024 Campaign Ends in Quarters
Indian archer Deepika Kumari’s journey at the Paris 2024 Olympics concluded in the quarter-finals. Deepika faced South Korea’s Nam Suhyeon in a tightly contested match, ultimately losing 6-4. Despite a promising start with a 4-2 lead after three sets, a crucial seven-point arrow in the fourth set allowed Nam to gain the upper hand. Nam Suhyeon’s final set score of 29-27 sealed the victory, making her the third South Korean semi-finalist of the event and ending India’s archery campaign at the Olympics.
Match Score: Deepika Kumari (IND) 4-6 Nam Suhyeon (KOR)
Deepika Kumari Advances to Quarter-Finals
Earlier in the day, Deepika Kumari advanced to the quarter-finals by defeating Germany’s Michelle Kroppen 6-4 in the round of 16. Deepika’s performance was highlighted by a strong 5-1 lead after the first three sets. Despite a comeback from Kroppen, Deepika’s precision in the final set, including a bullseye, secured her victory and a place in the last eight.
Match Score: Deepika Kumari (IND) 6-4 Michelle Kroppen (GER)
Bhajan Kaur Exits in Round of 16 After Shoot-Off
India’s Bhajan Kaur faced a challenging match against Indonesia’s Diananda Choirunisa in the women’s individual round of 16. After a closely fought contest, Bhajan forced a shoot-off with a crucial 10-point arrow in the fourth set. However, she fell short in the one-shot decider, scoring an eight to Choirunisa’s nine, thus exiting the competition.
Match Score: Bhajan Kaur (IND) 5-6 Diananda Choirunisa (INA)
Archery Pre-Quarters Highlights
The day began with Indian archers Deepika Kumari and Bhajan Kaur competing in the pre-quarterfinals. Deepika faced off against Michelle Kroppen, while Bhajan Kaur took on Indonesia’s Diananda Choirunisa. Both matches were pivotal for the Indian contingent, with Deepika advancing and Bhajan narrowly missing out on a quarter-final spot.
This news piece provides detailed updates on India’s performance in archery at the Paris 2024 Olympics, highlighting key matches and results from Day 8.
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