Tata Archery Academy’s Ankita, Deepika to Contest for Gold

Ankita Bhakat and former cadet Deepika Kumari to compete for Gold at Senior National Archery Championship.

Key Points:

• Ankita Bhakat qualifies for the Gold medal match in women’s recurve.

• She will face former TAA cadet and Olympian Deepika Kumari.

• Jharkhand Archery Association hosts the prestigious championship.

JAMSHEDPUR – Tata Archery Academy’s (TAA) Ankita Bhakat has secured her spot in the Gold medal match of the Senior National (Men & Women) Archery Championship. She will go head-to-head against former TAA cadet and Olympian Deepika Kumari tomorrow.

The ongoing championship, organized by the Jharkhand Archery Association in partnership with the Archery Association of India, NTPC, and Tata Steel, brings together the nation’s finest archers. The event highlights talent and fosters competitive spirit among India’s top archers.

Elimination Rounds Highlight TAA’s Excellence

The elimination rounds in the women’s recurve category kicked off today with 64 archers competing for top honors. Ankita delivered an exceptional performance, showcasing her precision and determination.

Other TAA athletes, including Bhajan Kaur and Komalika Bari, also put forth commendable efforts during the elimination stages, further reinforcing the academy’s legacy of excellence.

Prize Distribution Ceremony

The day also witnessed the prize distribution for the Indian Round and Compound Archery events. Dignitaries present at the event included Shri Arjun Munda, President of the Archery Association of India, and Padma Shri awardee Purnima Mahato, Head Coach of Tata Archery Academy. Also in attendance were Mukul Vinayak Choudhari, Chief Sports at Tata Steel, and Hemant Gupta, Head of Sports Academies and Adventure Programmes at Tata Steel.

Celebrating Archery’s Spirit

The championship continues to honor the spirit of archery by providing a platform for athletes to showcase their skills. Tata Archery Academy remains a proud contributor to the sport, with its archers consistently delivering stellar performances on national and international stages.