World Archery Championships: Aditi, Ojas win gold; Jyothi takes bronze

BERLIN: India had a dream outing in the World archery championships with 17-year-old Aditi Swami and 21-year-old Ojas Deotale winning the first ever women’s and men’s individual titles for the country in Berlin on Saturday.

A day after contributing to the country’s maiden gold medal victory in the women’s team event, Aditi – who had claimed a golden double in under-18 category in the World youth championships a month ago – became the first Indian and the youngest ever to win an individual World crown.

Aditi and the experienced V. Jyothi Surekha, who pocketed a bronze, scripted the first instance of two Indian archers securing podium finishes in an edition of the World championships.

With Deotale’s gold, India – with three golds and a bronze – finished the event with its best ever showing.

“My preparation helped me as I focused on my rhythm and my shot. I want to win the Asian Games gold and continue to win gold medals,” said Aditi.

Jyothi Surekha, who got past compatriot Parneet Kaur 149-143 and lost to Aditi, shot a perfect score to defeat Turkey’s Ipek Tomruk 150-146 and pick up the bronze. It was her third Worlds individual medal and eighth overall.

“It’s the result of practice, practice and practice. It’s still like a dream for me,” said Deotale. Agencies

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