National Games: Rajat Chauhan, Deepshikha Lead Haryana And Rajasthan To Victory In Compound Archery

The 38th National Games showcased an impressive display of skill in compound archery. Rajat Chauhan from Rajasthan and Deepshikha from Haryana emerged victorious in the men's and women's individual events, respectively.

Their gold medal wins were hard-earned, with Hritik Sharma from Jammu & Kashmir and Parneet Kaur from Punjab taking silver. Andhra Pradesh's Thirumuru Ganesh ManiRatnam and Punjab's Avneet Kaur secured bronze medals.

In a thrilling mixed-team event, Haryana's Rishabh Yadav and Deepshikha claimed victory, further establishing their state's dominance. They defeated Andhra Pradesh's Thirumuru Ganesh ManiRatnam and Madala Surya Hamsini in the final match. Punjab's Uday Kamboj and Parneet Kaur put up a strong fight to earn the bronze medal.

The men's team category saw Delhi triumph with Abhishek Verma, Priyansh, Aman Saini, and Madhur leading them to gold. Haryana's team, consisting of Rishabh Yadav, Kushal Dalal, Mohit Dagar, and Rohit Dagar, offered stiff competition but settled for silver. Rajasthan's team of Jasmeet Singh, Rajat Chauhan, Siddharth Dudhwal, and Ajay Singh Shekhawat added a bronze to their state's tally.

Punjab excelled in the women's team event with Parneet Kaur, Avneet Kaur, Jasveer Kaur, and Raj Kaur securing the gold medal. Maharashtra's squad of Aditi Gopichand Swami, Madhura Shailendra Dhamangaonkar, Prithika, and Purvasha Sudhir Shende performed admirably to win silver. Telangana's team comprising T. Chikitha, B. Manasanayana, M. Sreshta Reddy, and Mansurah Hasibah took home the bronze.

This year's National Games highlighted exceptional talent across various states in compound archery. The athletes' dedication was evident as they competed fiercely for top honours. The event not only celebrated individual brilliance but also showcased teamwork in the mixed and team categories.