Paris: Putting aside the disappointment of the Team Competition, India’s Deepika Kumari advanced to the Round of 32 after beating Estonia’s Reena Parnat 6-5 in the women’s individual archery event at the Invalides arena here on Tuesday.
Deepika looked good with her consistency and won the first set 29-28 against Reena. But soon Estonian made a comeback and leveled the game with a win in the second set (26-27).
However, Deepika soon closed the game with a 6-5 win (29-28, 26-27, 27-27, 24-27, 30-27, 9-8 SO).
Deepika is now playing the Netherlands’ Quinty Roeffen for a place in the pre-quarterfinals stage, on Wednesday.
(IANS)
