Rude shock for Deepika Kumari

A huge upset by Amy Oliver saw World No 1, Deepika Kumari crash out of Women’s Archery Individual event today.

The British World No 4, brought her A-game to the Lord’s arena and India’s hope of a medal extinguished with Deepika’s exit.

The Indian archer could only win a single set against Amy, amid strong local support for the British archer. She won the tie 6-2.

Despite strong winds measuring as much as 2.2 m/s, Amy hit the bullseye not once but thrice.

The first and the third set was a close contest between the archers, but Amy won both with a score 0f  27-26.

Deepika, despite the strong buildup to the Individual event failed to win when it mattered the most.

That brings an end to the hopes of a medal from the Indian archery contingent.

The 18 year old Indian archer still has a long way to go in the world of archery.

 

^G.L