Indian archers in Paris

India's archery team is set to begin its campaign at the Paris 2024 Olympics on July 25, with hopes of securing the nation's first-ever Olympic medal in the sport. This year marks a significant milestone as India fields a full six-member squad, including veterans Deepika Kumari and Tarundeep Rai, both participating in their fourth Olympics. The qualification rounds will see each archer shoot 72 arrows, and securing a top-10 finish is crucial to avoid tough matchups against dominant teams like Korea. The men's team, bolstered by a historic World Cup victory earlier this year, carries high expectations, especially from debutant Dhiraj Bommadevara, who recently achieved notable success. The qualification round will determine the seeds for the knockout stages beginning with the women's team finals on July 28. Overall, the Indian archers aim to break their previous medal drought and make a strong showing in Paris.