Archer Deepika Kumari eliminated, shooters crash out

The Indian women’s hockey team registered their first win of the campaign, sealing a 1-0 win Vs Ireland. Thanks to Navneet Kaur, who scored the goal in the fourth quarter.

Meanwhile, Deepika Kumari crashed out of the quarterfinals in the Women’s Archery Individual event, losing to South Korea’s An San. Earlier in the day, the Indian archer had defeated ROC’s Ksneia Perova to seal a berth in the quarterfinals.

Meanwhile, Indian shooters Manu Bhaker and Rahi Sarnobat crashed out of the 25m pistol qualifications (rapid fire stage) as both finished outside the top-8 at the Tokyo Olympics here on Friday. It means the pistol shooters will return home empty-handed for the second straight time at the Olympics.

Sprinter Dutee Chand failed to book her spot in the women’s 100m event, finishing 7th in the heat.