Indian Archers Set Sights on Medals Amid Controversy at Paris Olympics

Despite the controversy surrounding the accreditation denial of the Indian archery team's Korean coach, Sanjeeva Singh, former Olympian and high-performance director for SAI, remains optimistic. He believes that the six-member Indian archery squad will secure three medals at the Paris Olympics, ending a long quest for Olympic success.

Amid the controversy over the Indian archery team's Korean coach, Baek Woong Ki, being denied accreditation for the Paris Games, former Olympian and SAI's high-performance director Sanjeeva Singh remains optimistic. He believes the six-member squad will clinch three medals, ending its decades-long Olympic quest.

Indian athletes will compete in all five archery categories: men's and women's individual recurve, men's and women's team, and mixed team. The six qualified archers—Dhiraj Bommadevara, Pravin Jadhav, Tarundeep Rai, Deepika Kumari, Bhajan Kaur, and Ankita Bhakat—have already entered the Games Village following training in France.

Singh credits improved preparation, scientific training, and mental conditioning for the team's optimistic outlook. He is confident about medals in men's individual, team, and mixed categories but also sees potential for a medal in the women's competition.

(With inputs from agencies.)