The 42nd NTPC Sub-Junior (Recurve, Compound & Indian Round) National Archery Championship concluded in Golden Jubilee Outdoor Stadium, Yupia, Arunachal Pradesh with stellar performances from budding archers across the country. The week-long tournament, being held from November 22 to 30, showcased exceptional talent in the Compound division, with Andhra Pradesh, Punjab, Maharashtra and Haryana emerging as major medal contenders.
Andhra Pradesh Clinches Boys’ Team Gold
In the Compound Team Event (Boys), Andhra Pradesh dominated the field to secure the gold medal with a decisive 234–218 victory.
The winning team comprised: Pallapu Charan Srikar, Magapu Suhas, Eade Sai Radha Krishna Murthy and Karri Buddeswararao.
Punjab took silver with a strong challenge, while Rajasthan finished with bronze after a nail-biting 234(30) – 234(28) finish.
Maharashtra Leads Girls’ Team Event with Strong Finish
Maharashtra ruled the Compound Team Event (Girls), clinching gold with a 232–230 win. The champion team included:
Prithika Pradeep, Vaidehi Hirachandra Jadhav, Pranjal Pravin Narwade and Sanjivani Sanjay Kachewad.
Delhi secured silver, and Tamil Nadu claimed bronze with a 227–213 finish.
Record-Breaking Youth Performances in 50+50 Metres Rounds
In the 50+50 Metres Distance (Boys), Punjab’s Abhijot Singh delivered a standout performance, scoring 713/720 to top the category. Haryana’s Shivam Rawat (705) and Mohit Dagar (703) followed closely.
Among girls, Maharashtra’s Prithika Pradeep led the scoreboard with an impressive 706/720, followed by teammate Vaidehi Hirachandra Jadhav (698) and Haryana’s Jiya Yadav (696).
Haryana and Maharashtra Excel in Individual Elimination Rounds
Haryana’s Shivam Rawat clinched gold in the Boys’ Individual Elimination round with a close 147–145 win, while Rajasthan’s Pradhuman Yadav secured silver. Delhi’s Aditya Mittal took bronze.
In the girls’ category, Maharashtra’s rising star Prithika Pradeep showcased consistent excellence, taking gold with a 147–141 victory. Haryana’s Jiya Yadav earned silver, and Uttar Pradesh’s Nishtha Gupta won bronze.
Maharashtra Takes Gold in Mixed Team Event
The Mixed Team (Compound) event saw Maharashtra securing yet another gold, thanks to the pairing of Prithika Pradeep and Kapish Datta Satghare, who posted a 157–152 victory.
Haryana’s duo of Shivam Rawat and Jiya Yadav bagged silver, while Delhi’s Aditya Mittal and Minal clinched bronze.
A Powerful Display of India’s Next-Gen Archery Talent
The championship served as a crucial platform for identifying India’s next generation of archery champions. With multiple close finishes and standout performances from young athletes across states, the tournament reinforced India’s growing depth in competitive archery.
Officials praised the high level of competition, noting that the Sub-Junior championship continues to be a key stepping stone in shaping future national and international-level athletes.
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