The Indian trio proved too good for the Americans and maintained the lead throughout the final to win the first gold medal of the series. India led 54-50 in the first end of six arrows to take a commanding four point lead. In the second end of six arrows, however, the Indians surrendered three points (51-54) to be ahead by only one point. In the third end of six arrows, Banrejee and Champia hit the bull’s eye twice as the Indians finished 57-53 to open up an overall five point lead 162-157. India went down by one point 56-57 in the final end of six arrows, but won the contest 218-214.
In the Porec World Cup in May, India had to settle for a silver after going down to Italy.
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