Paris Olympics 2024, Archery Ranking Round Highlights: Indian Men's, Women's Team Enter Quarter-Finals; Dhiraj Bommadevara Ends As 4th Seed

The women's ranking round - featuring Deepika Kumari, Bhajan Kaur and Ankita Bhakat from India - will start at 1 pm IST. The men's ranking round - with India's Dhiraj Bommadevara, Tarundeep Rai and Pravin Jadhav in the field - will begin at 5:45 pm IST.

Coming up first will be the women's individual archery ranking round (1pm IST), with India's Deepika Kumari, Ankita Bhakat and Bhajan Kaur shooting at targets 10A, 11A and 12A respectively.

In the men's individual ranking round (starting at 5:45pm India time), India's Pravin Jadhav, Tarundeep Rai and Dhiraj Bommadevara will aim at targets 10B, 11B and 12B respectively.

All six Indian archers will let 72 arrows rip today. Their performance will determine seedings for the two individual (men's and women's) as well as the three team events - men's, women's and mixed.

In the men’s and women’s team competitions, the top four-seeded teams from the ranking round will qualify directly for the quarter-finals. The teams seeded between eighth and 12th will lock horns for the remaining four quarter-final spots.

In the mixed team event, only the top 16 pairs will advance. For each country that is fielding at least one men’s and women’s archer each (like India is), the top men's score and top women's score from the ranking rounds will be added to ascertain the team’s seeding.

This will be Deepika Kumari's fourth Olympics appearance, and her first as a mother. The former world number 1 will be aiming for a strong showing at the ranking round to attain a good seeding and boost her chances of a medal.

Just like Deepika, Tarundeep Rai too will be participating in his fourth Summer Games this time around. The 40-year-old has two silver at the World Championships (2005, 2019) and nine World Cup medals, including three gold, to his name.

The 18-year-old Bhajan Kaur is in prime form, leading up to the Paris Olympics. The youngster had sealed her berth by striking gold in the Final Olympic Qualifier in Antalya on June 16. Know more about Kaur, in our report here.

In the competitive world of recurve archery, arrows are incredibly fast. In the Olympics, they can reach speeds of up to 240 kilometres per hour, which is nearly four times the top speed of a cheetah (60kph).

One of three Indian women archers to make the cut for Paris Olympic Games 2024, Ankita Bhakat hails from Kolkata and took up archery as a 10-year-old. Now 26, Bhakat will eye a strong display at the ranking round that's coming up in a few minutes.

It's time for the women's ranking round to begin. Deepika Kumari, Ankita Bhakat and Bhajan Kaur will be in action. Stay tuned for their scores, that could be crucial for the Indian archery contingent in the coming days.

World Record: 692 - Chaeyoung Kang

Olympic Record: 680 - San An

10A - Deepika Kumari

11A - Ankita Bhakat

12A - Bhajan Kaur

1. Ankita Bhakat - 54 points

2. Deepika Kumari - 51 points 

3. Bhajan Kaur - 51 points

1. Ankita Bhakat - 54 points (X, 10, 9, 9, 8, 8) - 22nd place

2. Deepika Kumari - 51 points (10, 9, 9, 9, 8, 6) - 51st place

3. Bhajan Kaur - 51 points (9, 9, 9, 9, 8, 7) - 52nd place

The ranking round has begun with mixed fortunes for the Indian women. Deepika Kumari has suffered a setback with a disappointing 6-pointer in the first end, while Bhajan Kaur has managed a score of 51. Ankita Bhajantri has fared slightly better with a score of 54. In contrast, Korea's Lim has taken an early lead with an impressive 59.

1. Ankit Bhakat - 57 points (X, 10, 10, 9, 9, 9) - 12th place - Total - 111

2. Deepika Kumari - 56 points (10, 10, 10, 9, 9, 8) - 36th place - Total - 107

3. Bhajan Kaur - 54 points (10, 9, 9, 9, 9, 8) - 50th place - Total - 105

1. Ankita Bhakat - 59 points (X, X, 10, 10, 10, 9) - 7th place - Total - 170

2. Deepika Kumari - 54 points (X, 10, 9, 9, 8, 8) - 39th place - Total - 161

3. Bhajan Kaur - 56 points (X, X, X, 9, 9, 8) - 41st place - Total - 161

Korea is on top after three sets.

1. Ankita Bhakat - 55 points (10, 9, 9, 9, 9, 9) - 8th place - Total - 225

2. Bhajan Kaur - 57 points (X, 10, 10, 9, 9, 9) - 31st place - Total - 218

3. Deepika Kumari - 56 points (X, 10, 9, 9, 9, 9) - 38th place - Total - 217

1. Ankita Bhakat - 55 points (X, 10, 10, 9, 8, 8) - 10th place - Total - 280

2. Bhajan Kaur - 58 points (10, 10, 10, 10, 9, 9) - 23rd place - Total - 276

3. Deepika Kumari - 56 points (10, 10, 10, 9, 8, 8) - 33rd place - Total - 272

1. Ankita Bhakat - 55 points (X, 9, 9, 9, 9, 9) - 12th place - Total - 335

2. Bhajan Kaur - 54 points (10, 10, 9, 9, 8, 8) - 23rd place - Total - 330

3. Deepika Kumari - 55 points (10, 9, 9, 9, 9, 9) - 37th place - Total - 327

Ankita Bhakat started promisingly but there is a dip in form after three consistent 55s. She currently sits in 12th position. Bhajan Kaur has shown some improvement with a 58 in the fifth end, but a subsequent 54 has hindered her progress. Deepika Kumari continues to struggle, managing only two 55s so far and occupying the 37th spot.

India's team ranking also slipped from the top four to sixth, adding to the team's overall risks in the first half of the ranking round.

1. Ankita Bhakat - 54 points (10, 10, 9, 9, 8, 8) - 15th place - Total - 389

2. Deepika Kumari - 57 points (X, 10, 10, 9, 9, 9) - 25th place - Total - 384

3. Bhajan Kaur - 53 points (10, 9, 9, 9, 8, 8) - 28th place - Total - 383

1. Ankita Bhakat - 56 points (X, X, 10, 9, 9, 8) - 11th place - Total - 442

2. Deepika Kumari - 55 points (10, 10, 9, 9, 9, 8) - 24th place - Total - 439

3. Bhajan Kaur - 54 points (10, 10, 9, 9, 8, 8) - 30th place - Total - 437

1. South Korea - 1362

2. China - 1332

3. Mexico - 1324

4. India - 1321

5. France - 1320

The top four teams directly qualify for the quarterfinals, while those ranked 5th to 12th must compete in the Round of 16.

1. Ankita Bhakat - 55 points (X, 10, 10, 9, 9, 7) - 11th place - Total - 500

2. Bhajan Kaur - 55 (X, 10, 9, 9, 9, 8) - 25th place - Total - 492

3. Deepika Kumari - 51 points (X, 10, 9, 9, 8, 5) - 30th place - Total - 490

1. Ankita Bhakat - 54 points (10, 10, 9, 9, 8, 8) - 12th place - Total - 554

2. Bhajan Kaur - 58 (X, 10, 10, 10, 9, 9) - 21st place - Total - 550

3. Deepika Kumari - 55 points (10, 10, 9, 9, 9, 8) - 28th place - Total - 545

Korean archer Sihyeon is on the cusp of creating history as she sits at 579 points after the first half of the ranking round. Just 101 points shy of the Olympic record of 680, she has a real chance to break the record with 120 points up for grabs in the remaining half. Currently leading the field, all eyes will be on Sihyeon to see if she can achieve this historic feat.

If India finish 4th in Team ranking then they qualify for QF straight away. But risk facing Korea first up.

1. Ankita Bhakat - 58 points (10, 10, 10, 10, 9, 9) - 8th place - Total - 612

2. Bhajan Kaur - 56 (X, 10, 10, 9, 9, 8) - 19th place - Total - 606

3. Deepika Kumari - 56 points (X, 10, 10, 9, 9, 8) - 26th place - Total - 601

Korean archer Sihyeon has shattered the world record in a breathtaking display of skill and precision. With a perfect final round, she surpassed the previous record, setting a new benchmark for the sport with a total of 694, breaking the previous record of Korean fellow KANG Chaeyoung of 692.

1. Ankita Bhakat - 54 points (10, 9, 9, 9, 9, 8) - 11th place - Total - 666

2. Bhajan Kaur - 53 points (9, 9, 9, 9, 9, 8) - 22nd place - Total - 659

3. Deepika Kumari - 57 points (10, 10, 10, 10, 9, 8) - 23rd place - Total - 658

India successfully qualified for the quarterfinals of the archery competition, finishing fourth in the ranking round with a total score of 1983 points. Korea took the top spot with a world record score of 2046, followed by China and Mexico.

Ankita Bhakat has emerged as India's top performer in the women's archery ranking round, securing the 11th seed with a season-best score of 666. This strong showing positions her well for the upcoming rounds.

Ankita Bhakat vs Wioleta Myszor

Bhajan Kaur vs Syifa Nurafifah Kamal

Deepika Kumari vs Reena Pernat

After India women, now it will be the men who will take the arrow range at 5:45 PM IST. Tarundeep Rai, Dhiraj Bommadevara and Pravin Jadhav will be the Indians in spotlight.

Men's Archery Ranking Round is about to start in a few minutes. Indian team consist of three players namely Dhiraj Bommadevara, Tarundeep Rai and Pravin Jadhav. The first round will start at 5:45 PM IST.

World Record - Ellison Brady (USA) - 702

Olympics Record - Kim Woojlin (KOR) - 700

10B - Pravin Jadhav

11B - Tarundeep Rai

12B - Dhiraj Bommadevara

Dhiraj Bommadevara - 12

Tarundeep Rai - 31

Pravin Jadhav - 114

1. Dhiraj Bommadevara - 57 points - 11th place

2. Pravin Jadhav - 55 points - 30th place

3. Tarundeep Rai - 55 points - 33th place

1. Dhiraj Bommadevara - 110 points - 36th place

2. Pravin Jadhav - 110 points - 37th place

3. Tarundeep Rai - 113 points - 16th place

Indian team is in 6th place with 333 points after 12 shots. Korean side is leading with 343 points.

1. Tarundeep Rai - 57 points (X, X, 10, 9, 9, 9) - 16th place | Total - 170 points

2. Dhiraj Bommadevara - 56 points (10, 10, 9, 9, 9, 9, 8) - 33rd place | Total - 166 points

3. Pravin Jadhav - 53 points (10, 9, 9, 9, 8, 8) - 42nd place | Total - 163 points

1. Tarundeep Rai - 53 points (10, 9, 9, 9, 9, 7) - 23rd place | Total - 223 points

2. Dhiraj Bommadevara - 56 points (10, 10, 10, 9, 9, 8) - 23rd place | Total - 222 points

3. Pravin Jadhav - 54 points (X, 10, 9, 9, 8, 8) - 43rd place | Total - 217 points

1. Tarundeep Rai - 58 points (X, X, 10, 10, 9, 9) - 15th place | Total - 281 points

2. Dhiraj Bommadevara - 57 points (X, X, X, 10, 9, 8) - 25th place | Total - 279 points

3. Pravin Jadhav - 55 points (10, 10, 9, 9, 9, 8) - 43rd place | Total - 272 points

1. Tarundeep Rai - 56 points (X, 10, 10, 9, 9, 8) - 14th place | Total - 337 points

2. Dhiraj Bommadevara - 56 points (X, X, 10, 9, 9, 8) - 24th place | Total - 335 points

3. Pravin Jadhav - 56 points (10, 10, 10, 9, 9, 8) - 37th place | Total - 328 points

1. Dhiraj Bommadevara - 58 points (X, X, 10, 10, 9, 9) - 10th place | Total - 393 points

2. Tarundeep Rai - 55 points (10, 9, 9, 9, 9, 9) - 15th place | Total - 392 points

3. Pravin Jadhav - 55 points (X, 10, 9, 9, 9, 8) - 38th place | Total - 383 points

1. Tarundeep Rai - 58 points (X, 10, 10, 10, 9, 9) - 10th place | Total - 450 points

2. Dhiraj Bommadevara - 54 points (X, 10, 9, 9, 9, 9) - 12th place | Total - 449 points

3. Pravin Jadhav - 55 points (X, 10, 10, 9, 8, 8) - 39th place | Total - 438 points

Indian team is currently in the second position after the ninth set with 1511 points. The Republic of Korea is leading with 1536 points.

1. Dhiraj Bommadevara - 59 points (X, 10, 10, 10, 10, 9) - 8th place | Total - 508 points

2. Tarundeep Rai - 57 points (10, 10, 10, 9, 9, 9) - 10th place | Total - 507 points

3. Pravin Jadhav - 58 points (X, X, 10, 10, 9, 9) - 39th place | Total - 496 points

1. Dhiraj Bommadevara - 58 points (X, 10, 10, 10, 9, 9) - 6th place | Total - 566 points

2. Tarundeep Rai - 54 points (X, 9, 9, 9, 9, 8) - 13th place | Total - 561 points

3. Pravin Jadhav - 54 points (10, 9, 9, 9, 9, 8) - 34th place | Total - 550 points

1. Dhiraj Bommadevara - 58 points (X, 10, 10, 10, 9, 9) - 6th place | Total - 622 points

2. Tarundeep Rai - 57 points (10, 10, 10, 9, 9, 9) - 14th place | Total - 618 points

3. Pravin Jadhav - 53 points (X, X, 9, 9, 8, 7) - 38th place | Total - 603 points

1. Dhiraj Bommadevara - 59 points (X, X, 10, 10, 10, 9) - 4th place | Total - 681 points

2. Tarundeep Rai - 56 points (X, 10, 9, 9, 9, 9) - 14th place | Total - 674 points

3. Pravin Jadhav - 55 points (10, 10, 9, 9, 9, 8) - 39th place | Total - 658 points

India finished third with 2013 points and have qualified for the quarterfinals. Korea finished at the top with 2049 points. France were second and China were fourth and these four teams are the top-four quarter-finalists.

Dhiraj Bommadevara finished as the fourth seed with 681 points after the 12th set. His compatriots Pravin Jadhav and Tarundeep Rai finished at 39th and 14th respectively.

The Paris Olympics are opening officially tomorrow (26th July 2024). Join us for the opening ceremony tomorrow at the same place. Until then, goodnight and take care.