Indian archers win silver in Turin

11 July,2011 08:31 AM IST |   |  IANS

The Indian recurve women's team had to be satisfied with the silver after a 207-210 loss to Italy in the final of the World Archery Championship at Turin yesterday


The Indian recurve women's team had to be satisfied with the silver after a 207-210 loss to Italy in the final of the World Archery Championship at Turin yesterday.

The team, comprising Deepika Kumari, Chekrovolu Swuro and Laishram Bombayla Devi, had a one point lead at the half way stage from where the former world champions took charge and won.

The Indians shot a very poor third end for a score of 50 points out of 60. The Italians turned the table on their rivals with a fine round of 55.

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World Archery Championship Chekrovolu Swuro Laishram Bombayla Devi