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Dola Banerjee Cheers Dhiraj's Historic Archery Gold
15 Sep
Summary
- B. Dhiraj recently won the Archery World Cup Final in Saltillo, Mexico.
- Dola Banerjee, the 2007 WCF gold medalist, praised Dhiraj's confidence.
- Indian archers are preparing for the Asian Games in Japan.
Archer B. Dhiraj secured a momentous Archery World Cup Final gold in Saltillo, Mexico, on Sunday, September 13, 2026. This achievement marks a significant milestone, with Dola Banerjee, the first Indian to win the WCF gold in 2007, expressing her delight. Banerjee commended Dhiraj's unwavering confidence and nerve, particularly his crucial 10-point shot in the final tie-breaker.
Dhiraj overcame seasoned archers from Turkey, France, and Japan, demonstrating consistent high scores. Banerjee believes this success will bolster Dhiraj's performance at the upcoming Asian Games. The Indian archery team is currently undergoing its final preparations in Kurobe City, Japan.
Banerjee, an executive council member of the Indian Olympic Association, is optimistic about the team's prospects at the Asian Games. She aims to match or exceed the nine medals won previously, with a particular focus on securing more gold medals. Despite the anticipated tougher competition from Korean and Chinese archers in the recurve category, Banerjee highlighted the team's blend of experienced and young talent. She noted that a substantial portion of the Indian contingent comprises young athletes making their Asian Games debut, signaling a promising future for Indian sports.
