The Indian women’s compound team clinched a silver medal at the Archery World Cup Stage 4 on Saturday, showcasing both their potential and areas for improvement in crucial moments.The team of Jyothi Surekha Vennam, Parneet Kaur, and 16-year-old Prithika Pradeep displayed excellence in the qualification round, scoring 2116 points. They continued their strong showing with a 170-169 lead after the third end.In the final match, the Indian team finished second to Chinese Taipei with a score of 225-227.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!The opening end resulted in a 57-point tie between both teams. India improved in the second end, dropping just two points to win 58-56 and take a 115-113 lead.India maintained a narrow lead despite losing the third end by one point when an arrow hit the 8-ring.The decisive final end proved challenging for India. A score of 7 proved costly, while the Chinese Taipei team of Huang I-Jou, Chen Yi-Hsuan, and Chiu Yu-Erh maintained composure to score 58.
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India managed only 55 points in the final end, falling short at the crucial moment.The team’s performance highlighted their ongoing challenges in pressure situations, particularly after compound coach Sergio Pagni’s departure following the 2022 Asian Games.India still has medal prospects in the compound section. Jyothi will partner with Rishabh Yadav in the mixed team bronze playoff match.Additionally, both Jyothi and Parneet Kaur remain in contention for individual medals, with their semifinals scheduled for later in the day.
