Youth Asian Archery Championship: Maharashtra Bags Nine Medals, Including Three from Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad
Maharashtra shines at the Youth Asian Archery Championship, securing an impressive nine medals, including three from archers based in Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad.
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The tournament, which took place in Taiwan from 27th September to 3rd October, saw participation from archers across various age groups. The contingent from Maharashtra, featuring archers such as Vaishnavi Pawar, Dnyaneshwari Gadade, Ryan Siddiqui, Aditi Swamy, Sharwari Shende, Aditya Gadade, Tejal Salve, and Manav Jadhav, contributed significantly to India's medal count by winning nine medals in both recurve and compound events.
Among the notable performances, Dnyaneshwari Gadade stood out by earning an individual silver and a team gold in the under-21 category. Her brother, Aditya Gadade, also clinched a team gold in the same age group. World champion Aditi Swamy, despite finishing fourth individually, teamed up with Dnyaneshwari and Avneet Kaur to win a team gold.
The Maharashtra archers hailed from various regions, including seven from Pune, two from Satara, two from Solapur, and two from Buldhana. Pune’s archers played a pivotal role, with many of them training locally. Ryan Siddiqui, Vaishnavi Pawar, and Sharwari Shende, all from Pune and Pimpri, were standout performers.
Ryan Siddiqui’s team took home the gold in the under-21 category, while Vaishnavi’s team won silver. In a thrilling semi-final, the Indian girls defeated South Korea to reach the final, where they narrowly lost the gold to host Taiwan in a shoot-off.
The success of these young archers from Maharashtra not only highlights the region's talent but also underscores the importance of local training and support in nurturing world-class athletes. With such promising performances, the future of archery in India looks bright, and the nation is poised to continue its dominance in the sport.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many medals did India win at the Youth Asian Archery Championship in Taiwan?
India won a total of 19 medals, including seven gold, nine silver, and three bronze.
Which archers from Maharashtra won medals at the tournament?
Notable archers from Maharashtra who won medals include Ryan Siddiqui, Vaishnavi Pawar, Dnyaneshwari Gadade, Aditi Swamy, Sharwari Shende, Aditya Gadade, Tejal Salve, and Manav Jadhav.
What were the standout performances from the Maharashtra archers?
Dnyaneshwari Gadade earned an individual silver and a team gold in the under-21 category, while Ryan Siddiqui’s team won gold in the under-21 category, and Vaishnavi Pawar’s team won silver.
Which regions in Maharashtra did the archers come from?
The archers came from various regions in Maharashtra, including seven from Pune, two from Satara, two from Solapur, and two from Buldhana.
What was the outcome of the final between the Indian and Taiwanese teams?
In a thrilling final, the Indian girls narrowly lost the gold to host Taiwan in a shoot-off after defeating South Korea in the semi-final.
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