New Delhi

Rising Indian archer Vaishnavi Pawar delivered an outstanding performance as the Indian team secured a silver medal in the recurve U-18 women’s team event at the 2024 Asian Youth Archery Championship in Taipei City. Vaishnavi consistently led off for her team, which included Pranjal Tholiya and Jannat, showing remarkable composure under pressure. The team achieved a significant victory over South Korea in the semi-finals, winning in a nail-biting shoot-off.

Facing the hosts in the final, the Indian team fought hard, overcoming a 2-4 deficit to force another shoot-off for gold but ultimately finished second. Vaishnavi expressed pride in representing India and highlighted the importance of their win against South Korea, calling it a significant milestone. She also thanked the Punit Balan Group for their crucial support in her training and competitions.

The Punit Balan Group emphasized their commitment to helping Vaishnavi achieve her dreams of competing at the world championships and the Olympics. They praised her potential to compete on the global stage, especially after her strong showing in the Asian Championships. Vaishnavi, who finished fourth in the trials, also reached the quarterfinals in the individual event, showcasing her talent and determination for future success.