Indian archers Harvinder Singh and Pooja Jatyan narrowly missed out on a bronze medal at the Paris 2024 Paralympics as they finished fourth in the mixed team recurve open event. The duo put up a strong fight but ultimately lost to their opponents in a tense shoot-off. Follow Sportstar for all the highlights and updates from Day 8 of the Paralympic Games.
India's Harvinder Singh and Pooja Jatyan Narrowly Miss Paralympic Bronze
Indian archers Harvinder Singh and Pooja Jatyan came agonizingly close to winning a bronze medal at the Paris 2024 Paralympics but had to settle for fourth place. The duo competed in the mixed team recurve open event, where they faced off against their opponents in a tense shoot-off.
Background
Harvinder Singh is a seasoned archer who has represented India at various international competitions. He has won several medals, including gold at the 2018 Asian Para Games. Pooja Jatyan is a young and promising archer who has made rapid progress in recent years. She won bronze at the 2022 World Para Archery Championships.
The Competition
The mixed team recurve open event at the Paris 2024 Paralympics featured 16 teams from around the world. Teams competed in a single-elimination format, with the top four teams advancing to the medal round.
Harvinder Singh and Pooja Jatyan won their first two matches comfortably, setting up a semi-final clash against the top-ranked team from China. The Indians put up a spirited fight but ultimately lost in a close contest.
In the bronze medal match, Singh and Jatyan faced off against the team from France. The match went down to a shoot-off, with the French team emerging victorious.
Top 5 FAQs
1. Who are Harvinder Singh and Pooja Jatyan? A. Harvinder Singh is a seasoned Indian archer who has won multiple medals at international competitions. Pooja Jatyan is a young and promising Indian archer who has made rapid progress in recent years.
2. What event did they compete in at the Paris 2024 Paralympics? A. They competed in the mixed team recurve open event.
3. What was the outcome of their performance? A. They narrowly missed out on a bronze medal, finishing in fourth place.
4. What was the highlight of their performance? A. They put up a strong fight in all their matches, including a close contest in the semi-finals and a tense shoot-off in the bronze medal match.
5. What are their future prospects? A. Harvinder Singh and Pooja Jatyan are both talented archers with the potential to achieve great things in the future. They will be aiming for medals at the next Paralympic Games in Los Angeles in 2028.
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