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330 Archers Vie for Glory in Bihar
27 Sep
Summary
- 330 archers from across Bihar are competing.
- The event features Under-10 to junior categories.
- Gaya athletes showcased strong performances on day one.
The Raja Karna Bihar State Archery Championship 'Lakshya' 2026 began on Sunday, September 27, 2026, at the Pataliputra Sports Complex. The three-day event has attracted 330 archers from various districts of Bihar. Competitors are participating across multiple age groups, including Under-10, Under-13, Under-15, sub-junior, and junior categories, showcasing their skills in Indian Round, Recurve, and Compound archery.
The championship is organized by the sports department and the Bihar State Sports Authority. Ravindran Shankaran, Director General of the Bihar State Sports Authority, emphasized the government's commitment to sports development, stating that such competitions are crucial for identifying and nurturing promising talent. The event aims to provide a platform for young archers to demonstrate their abilities at the state level.
On the inaugural day, athletes from Gaya achieved significant success, particularly in the Under-10 events. Notable performances included gold medals in the Indian Round boys' category by Parth of Gaya and in the girls' event by Aakriti Pandey of Gaya. Recurve and Compound categories also saw strong showings from archers representing Gaya, Patna, Bhojpur, and Nalanda. The championship will continue on September 28 with further competitions.
