2021 Tokyo Olympics News

India’s top women’s archer Deepika Kumari completed her Archery World Cup campaign in style as she claimed three gold medals to maintain a perfect record in the tournament. The Tokyo-bound archer and former World no. 1, clinched top honours in the women's individual,'s team, and mixed team event

The Indian women’s archery team failed to secure a berth for the 2021 Tokyo Olympics after they were handed a dismal 0-6 loss by their Colombian competitors in the final qualification event, in Paris. As things stand, Deepika Kumari will be the sole female representative from India at the Olympics.

The Archery Association of India (AAI) is hopeful that the travel restrictions would be lifted by the time the World Cup Stage 3 gets underway in Paris, in June. The Indian women's recurve team, a contender for a medal at the Olympic Games, are aiming to book a berth during the same event.

India finished the Archery World Cup Stage I in Guatemala City with three Gold medals and a Bronze, their best ever performance at the event. While Atanu Das and Deepika Kumari claimed individual golds, the women’s team also secured a similar prize to end the tournament on a high.