Olympics 2024: Indian Mixed Archery Team Secures Semifinal Spot With Thrilling Win Over Spain

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In an exhilarating match, the Indian mixed archery team, comprising Ankita Bhakat and Dhiraj Bommadevara, triumphed over the Spanish team of Elia Canales and Pablo Acha to advance to the semifinals at the Paris Olympics 2024. The victory, marked by a final score of 5-3, has placed India in contention for an Olympic medal.

The match began with India taking an early lead in the first set, winning it 38-37. Ankita and Dhiraj demonstrated remarkable accuracy. Their scores of 9 and 9 (Ankita) and 10 and 10 (Dhiraj) resulted in a total of 38 points. Spain's response, while strong, fell short, with Pablo scoring 9 and 9 and Elia hitting 10 and 9, totaling 37 points.

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The second set was closely contested and ended in a tie at 38-38. Ankita and Dhiraj maintained their precision with scores of 10 and 9 (Ankita) and 9 and 10 (Dhiraj). Spain matched their effort, with Pablo scoring 9 and 10 and Elia hitting 10 and 9. This tie kept India in the lead with a score of 3-1.

Spain made a strong comeback in the third set, winning it 37-36 and tying the match at 3-3. The scores were 9 and 8 (Ankita) and 9 and 10 (Dhiraj), resulting in a total of 36 points. The Spanish team scored 37 points, with Pablo hitting 10 and 8 and Elia scoring 10 and 9.

The decisive fourth set saw India clinch victory with a narrow margin. Ankita and Dhiraj's scores of 9 and 8 (Ankita), and 10 and 10 (Dhiraj) led to a total of 37 points. Spain managed 36 points, with Pablo scoring 9 and 9 and Elia hitting 8 and 10. This set win gave India a final score of 5-3, ensuring their advancement to the semifinals.

When will the Indian mixed archery team play the semi-final?

Indian mixed archery team will play their semi-final tonight at 7:00 PM IST against the winner of the quarter-final match between Korea and Italy.