Olympics 2024 Archery: Who is Reena Parnat? Know All About Deepika Kumari's Opponent for Round of 64 in Paris

Reena Parnat, an accomplished archer from Estonia, will face former World No. 1 Deepika Kumari of India in the Women's Individual 1/32 Eliminations at the Paris Olympics 2024. This highly anticipated match is set for 3:56 PM IST on Wednesday, July 31.

Reena Parnat, a seasoned competitor, has represented Estonia in two previous Olympic Games - London 2012 and the 2020 Tokyo Olympics (held in 2021). Despite facing challenges in her Olympic journey, Parnat has continually showcased her dedication and skill in archery.

Olympic Performances

In the London 2012 Olympics, Parnat finished 52nd out of 64 archers in the ranking round, scoring 621 points out of 720. Unfortunately, she was eliminated in the first round by Alejandra Valencia of Mexico. At the Tokyo Olympics, she improved her performance, finishing 17th in the final individual rankings, though she exited in the second round.

Road to Paris 2024

Parnat's journey to the Paris 2024 Olympics was marked by a determined performance at the European Continental Olympic Qualifier in 2024. She secured her Olympic quota by defeating two archers in the knockouts. Her achievements include a silver medal at the European Continental Qualification Tournament 2024, highlighting her potential to excel on the Olympic stage.

Recent Achievements

Parnat's recent performances have been commendable. She secured a bronze medal at the Indoor World Series 2023 and another bronze at the Indoor World Cup Stage in 2016. In the Archery World Cup 2024, she settled for the 33rd position in the individual rankings, and in 2023, she ranked 65th in Paris.

Current World Ranking

Reena Parnat is currently ranked World No. 57 in the recurve women's World Archery rankings, reflecting her consistent performance and competitiveness in the sport.

The Anticipated Match: Parnat vs. Kumari

Reena Parnat will take on Deepika Kumari in the Round of 64 at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Kumari, a former World No. 1, is expected to provide stiff competition. Parnat, however, is determined to improve her past Olympic performances and aims for a strong finish in Paris.