KOLKATA: (Apr 10) The Indian women’s compound archery side was forced to miss the season-opening World Cup Stage 1 event in the USA due to a visa delay, a setback that “cost the team a medal, believes national coach Jiwanjot Singh Teja.
World No. 1 Indian women’s compound team, which won all the three gold medals that were up for grabs in 2024, failed to compete as three members — world champion Aditi Swami, Madhura Dhamangaonkar and Taniparthi Chikitha — were unable to travel to Aurburndale, Florida, after failing to secure their US visas on time.
“It was a sure shot medal missed,” lamented Teja, who himself could not travel to the USA. PTI
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