Deepika Kumari (PTI Photo)
Deepika Kumari kept India’s hopes for a maiden Olympic medal in archery alive by making the pre-quarterfinals of the women’s individual category in Tokyo on Wednesday. In what could turn into a picture-perfect scenario for India, Deepika’s husband Atanu Das will join her in this podium dream on Thursday, when the Kolkata man opens his individual campaign against Deng YuCheng of Chinese Taipei in the round of 64.
However, Das’ teammates Tarundeep Rai and Pravin Jadhav made second-round exits on Wednesday.
Although Jharkhand girl Deepika had an easy opening round, getting past Bhutan’s Karma 6-0 almost without breaking a sweat, her scores were not up to the mark as she managed just 26, 26 and 27 points in the three-set contest.
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