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Deepika Kumari has stated that the lockdown situation has created a tough situation for women archers of securing a spot at the Toyo Olympics next year. The Indian eves have just one tournament left to secure quotas at the mega event, with just spots left, even though Kumari has already qualified.

Indian archer Atanu Das is determined to give his best ever shot at the Olympics in the Tokyo edition, especially after misfiring big time in Rio, four years ago. The Archer was a medal prospect in the previous edition, but the fifth-seeded archer crashed out in the Round of 16.

The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has informed the World Archery Federation on Monday about the eight-member squad chosen to represent India at the 3rd Asian Para Championship. The third edition of the para-championship has been scheduled to be held at Bangkok from October 18 to 26.

The Indian archers suffered another setback as they were unable to participate in the ongoing Asia Cup as a result of the controversy that surrounds the suspended AAI. Appointment of the transitory committee is pending a court case, which may cause India to keep missing major tournaments.