Archery: Bombayla’s Rio Journey Ends and So Does India’s Challenge

Bombayla lost to Mexico’s Alejandra Valencia over 4 sets with final score of 6-2.

India’s Bombayla Devi Laishram releases her arrow during the archery competition at the Rio Olympics. (Photo: AP)

Indian archer Bombalya Devi bowed out of the Rio Olympics after going down to Alejandra Valencia of Mexico 6-2 in the 1/8 eliminations round of the women’s individual category on Thursday.

In the 26-28, 26-23, 27-28, 23-25 loss, Bombayla was found wanting in handling pressure.

After losing the third set narrowly, the Indian just could not gather herself, striking a 6 off the first arrow in the fourth set, which ultimately proved to be her undoing.

The Indian challenge in archery is now being represented by Atanu Das in the men’s competition. Atanu will be in action on Friday in the pre-quarters.