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Indian archers disappoint at Worlds

Source:PTI
September 02, 2009 19:08 IST

Indian archers put up a dismal show in the 45th World Archery Championship as both the men and women teams failed to qualify for the knock-out stage in Ulsan, South Korea, on Wednesday.

The Indian men managed only 4047 points, which earned them the 21st place in a pool of 29 countries, while their women counterparts finished last in a 21-strong field with 3891 points in their kitty.

Only the top 16 teams make it to the knock-out stage of the tournament.

Compound archers, nowhere near the world standard, found the going tough, while National champion Chinna Raju Srither, who finished 48th place in a field of 111, was the best-placed Indian.

Srither scored 1359 points, while Jhano Hansdah was the best Indian women finishing in the 51st spot in a field of 83, with 1325 points.

The story was no different for their compatriots. Among men Chungda Sherpa (58th) and in the women's category, Manjudha Soy (62nd) failed to impress.

Source: PTI
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