19 May,2023 08:46 AM IST | Shanghai | PTI
Prathamesh Jawkar
Young Indian duo of Prathamesh Jawkar and Avneet Kaur overcame the mighty Korean challenge to enter the compound semi-finals after the recurve archers crashed out of the team events in the Archery World Cup Stage 2 here on Thursday.
The 19-year-old Jawkar knocked out Korean eighth seed 149-148 in the individual compound quarter-final. Jawkar will face Robin Jaatma of Estonia in the semi-final.
Avneet, 18, stunned Korean top-seed Oh Yoohyun 142-142 (10'-10) in a tight shoot-off finish in the pre-quarterfinals. In the quarters, Avneet defeated Dafne Quintero of Mexico 147-144 to set up a semi-final clash with Ella Gibson of England.
Prathamesh and Avneet are now one win away from their maiden individual World Cup medals.
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