Asia Cup: Indian archers assured of six medals

Phuket

A second string Indian team has assured six medals in the Asia Cup Archery Championship. India remained in line for a clean sweep in the compound section. In the recurve team events, India advanced to the final in both the men’s and women’s sections.

New Delhi
Aishwary wins men’s air rifle T2 national trial
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Bridgetown
Root, Stokes help England take command vs WI
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Indian Wells
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