Shocking Upset for Deepika Kumari in Final Olympic Qualifier

Paris Olympics 2024: Archery Hopes Take a Hit

Hearing this shockingly, India’s number one archer Deepika Kumari was knocked out in the first round of the Final Olympic Qualifier in Antalya, Turkey. 

In a match between Deepika and unseeded Yaylagul Ramazanova of Azerbaijan Deepika had a good opportunity for success but lost her match. 

But yes there is still some hope as Ankita Bhakat and Bhajan Kaur are going to pre-quarter finals, which gives India chances to grab more quotas for the Paris Olympics 2024.

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Ankita Bhakat and Bhajan Kaur Progress Amid Setbacks

Indian Archers Seek to Secure Women’s Quotas for Paris Olympics 2024

Ankita Bhakat and Bhajan Kaur move to pre-quarterfinals which keeps India’s Olympics alive. 

They will confer individual women quotas on India if they qualify for their next rounds. 

At the moment, India has only one quota obtained by Dhiraj Bommadevara in the men’s event during the Asian qualifiers.

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Path to Pre-Quarterfinals

Ankita Bhakat reached the last -16 overcoming two Israeli players; Shelley Hilton 6-4 and Mikaella Moshe 7-3. Kaur Bhajan seeded third received a bye to the third round before she triumphed over Mongolia’s Urantungalag Bishindee 6-2.

Deepika Kumari’s Unexpected Defeat

Analysis of Deepika Kumari’s Performance

Deepika Kumari, ranked second was leading in the initial sets but then scored only 23 and 24 in the subsequent sets. 

Of the six shots she made, five of them were placed into the outer rings which enabled Yaylagul Ramazanova to tie with her opponent and later win with a score of 6-4.

Technical Issues and Pressure

Despite no sign of equipment failure, she lost her bow due to poor release after the failure to anchor herself properly, it may be pressure or something else, a team official suggested. 

This loss has caused humiliation and hence added pressure on the remaining archers from India to get Olympic places.

Indian Teams’ Struggles and Future Prospects

Paris Olympics 2024 Team Quotas Still Achievable

India men’s team failed to achieve a quota place in the Final Olympic Qualifier event, as did the women’s team. 

The men’s team, which had been seeded top was knocked out in the quarter-final stage by Mexico while the women’s team, having been seeded fifth was also out of the competition in the pre-quarter-final stage. 

Still, hope is not lost as team quotas can be earned via World Ranking and this has to be done before the specific date of June 24th.

Current Rankings and Competitors

India’s team is placed in the second spot for the world at the moment and is behind South Korea which has already confirmed its spot in the Olympics. 

The remaining members of the East Asian community, China and Japan, are only behind with 204 and 190 points, respectively. 

The women’s team is already rated number 8, blocking the quota among the teams that are not yet at the finals. 

Indonesia, Colombia, and Italy are in close pursuit of the highly industrialized countries with high GNI per capita.

Conclusion: Eyes on Paris Olympics 2024

Maintaining Momentum and Securing Quotas

As the countdown to the Paris Olympics 2024 continues, Indian archers must focus on maintaining their rankings and performing well in the upcoming third stage of the World Cup. With the right strategy and determination, securing additional quotas is within reach, keeping India’s hopes for Olympic success alive.

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FAQs: 

• What happened to Deepika Kumari in the Final Olympic Qualifier?

Despite initially leading the match, Deepika Kumari was eliminated in the opening round by Yaylagul Ramazanova from Azerbaijan.

• Who are the Indian archers still in the running for Paris Olympics 2024 quotas?

Ankita Bhakat and Bhajan Kaur have advanced to the pre-quarterfinals, aiming to secure individual women’s quotas.

• How can India still secure team quotas for the Paris Olympics 2024?

India can secure team quotas based on their World Rankings before the cutoff date of June 24. The top two nations among those not yet qualified will earn spots for the Paris Olympics.

• What are India’s current World Rankings in archery?

India’s men’s team is ranked No. 2 globally, while the women’s team is ranked No. 8, leading the race for quotas among teams that haven’t qualified yet.