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Ankita Bhakat secures Olympic quota in women's individual recurve archery for Paris 2024
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Ankita Bhakat Secures Olympic Quota In Women's Individual Recurve Archery For Paris 2024

By IANS News June 16, 2024 • 19:30 PM View: 277
Final Olympic Qualifier: Ankita Bhakat secured a quota for the women's individual recurve archery event at the Paris 2024 Olympics by reaching the quarterfinals of the Final Olympic Qualifier tournament, here on Sunday.

Bhakat’s impressive performance ensured India's presence in the coveted event, with eight individual quota places available and a maximum of one per National Olympic Committee (NOC).

Seeded ninth in the tournament, Bhakat received a bye in the first round, which gave her a smooth start. She then registered decisive victories, defeating Israel’s Shelley Hilton 6-4 and Mikaella Moshe 7-3 in the second and third rounds, respectively. Playing for the crucial quota place, Bhakat showcased her skills and composure by defeating Gabrielle Monica Bidaure of Philippines with a 6-0 clean sweep in the fourth round.

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