Excitingly India finished fourth in the Archery World Cup Stage 3 in Medellin, Colombia on its concluding day by the energetic Deepika Kumari’s gold and bronze medal performances. Deepika shot four perfect 10s in windy conditions to move ahead India to a 201-186 defeat thoroughly of China for the team gold medal on Sunday. Afterward, Deepika paired up accompanying Atanu Das to gain victory the mixed team bronze with an 18-point margin (150-132) against the Mexicans.

Furthermore, top-seeded China had a calamitous first end with Ming missing the target completely and shortcoming to register a score while Jing and Yuanyuan came up with 6 and 5. The other two Indian members Rimil Buriuly along with Bombayla Devi managed 11 between them while Deepika had an 8 to open up a massive 46-33 lead after the first end. In fact, it was too late for China to the process of recovering, as India stretched out their lead to 147-134 sooner than the last six arrows. The Chinese trio gave highest extent in their effort yet it was tough to hit the perfect 10s in windy conditions as Deepika showcased class to guarantee the gold by a well-proportioned 15-point margin.

Congrats Deepika, it's a moment of pride for India!

(AW:Samrat Biswas)