Indian archers in Paris Olympics

The Indian archery team faced significant challenges at the Paris Olympics, yet achieved a historic milestone with Dhiraj Bommadevara and Ankita Bhakat reaching the semifinals, marking India's best finish in Olympic archery despite ultimately finishing fourth. Senior archer Deepika Kumari struggled, exiting in the quarterfinals after a disappointing ranking round, while 18-year-old Bhajan Kaur also made a notable debut but fell in the Round of 16. Overall, India's archers failed to secure a medal, continuing a drought since 2012, despite the team's strong performance and hopes for a breakthrough. The mixed team of Dhiraj and Ankita narrowly lost a bronze playoff against the USA, with Dhiraj noting that minor details cost them crucial points. Meanwhile, India's shooting contingent has secured three bronze medals, with Manu Bhaker winning two but narrowly missing a third. The overall performance highlights both the progress and the heartbreak faced by Indian athletes at the Games.