New Delhi [India], October 4 (ANI): Union Sports Minister Anurag Singh Thakur congratulated Indian archers Jyothi Vennam Surekha and Pravin Ojas for clinching first gold in Archery on the ongoing Asian Games.
Jyothi and Pravin bagged gold within the combined crew compound archery after profitable a last match in opposition to South Korea’s Chaewon So and Jaehoon Joo on the Hangzhou Asian Games on Wednesday.
Archers Jyothi-Pravin defeated the South Korean pair in a detailed encounter by one level 159-158. This is the primary gold for Archery within the ongoing Asian Games. With this medal, India has improved its earlier finest in Jakarta 2018 (70). India now has 71 medals.
Anurag Thakur praised the Indian pair on his X (previously Twitter) deal with.
“RECORD-BREAKING MEDAL FOR INDIA!! Heartiest congratulations to the dynamic archers, @VJSurekha and Ojas Pravin Deotale, for their spectacular performance and clinching in the Compound Mixed Team event at AsianGames2022 Their outstanding effort, nerves of steel, and exceptional skills have consistently propelled them to the highest echelons of the sport, bringing immense pride to our nation. With this gold medal, has achieved its BEST-EVER PERFORMANCE at any edition of the AsianGames. A historic feat! Hats off to our champions who deserve all accolades and admiration! BharatAtAG22,” Anurag Thakur wrote.
The Sports Minister additionally praised Ram Baboo and Manju Rani for profitable bronze within the 35km Race Walk Mixed Team occasion on Wednesday.
“EXEMPLARY PERFORMANCE IN RACE WALK! Heartfelt congratulations to Ram Baboo and Manju Rani on winning bronze in the 35km Race Walk Mixed Team event at the AsianGames2022 with a combined timing of 5:51:14! Their incredible display of stamina, endurance and resilience has brought pride to our nation. For a sport, race walk which requires not just physical prowess but also a strong mental fortitude, these athletes have shown exceptional grit and dedication! Kudos to the duo!” he additional wrote on the X.
In the 35km Race Walk Mixed Team occasion, clocking timings of 5:51:14 hours, the Indian duo secured a bronze and continued the nation’s nice run in athletics.
The gold medal went to China (5:16:41 hours) and the silver medal was bagged by Japan (5:22:11 hours). (ANI)