New Delhi: Indian archer Tarundeep Rai has reached the pre-quarterfinals of the men’s singles on July 28 at the Tokyo Olympics. He defeated Ukraine’s Oleksii Hunbin 6-4 in the round of 32 (1/32 Eliminations).
The 37-year-old army archer, who is playing his third Olympics, was at one time 2-4 behind the Ukrainian player but scored three ‘perfect 10’ scores to win the last two sets and win the match. World No. 54 Rai will now face Israel’s Itay Shaini, who is ranked lower than him.
Let us tell you that on the fourth day of the Olympics, the Indian archery team started with a victory. Atanudas, Tarundeep Rai, and Pravin Jadhav’s team were successful in archery after defeating Kazakhstan in the men’s team event to make it to the quarterfinals. In this archery match, the Indian team defeated Kazakhstan 6-2.
This Indian team was successful in defeating Kazakhstan’s Ilfat Abdullin, Denis Gankin and Sainzar Musayev 55-54, 52-51, 56-57, 55-54. For India, Atanu Das has managed to score 10 points five times while showing a fine game.
