Four changes in Indian archery team for World Cup stage III

Patna, May 12, 2009
The Archery Association of India (AAI) made four changes in the 16-member Indian contingent which will participate in the World Cup stage III at Antalya in Turkey from June 2 to 7.

The four, Viswash, Chekrovolu Swuro (both recurve), Arjun Rao and S. Jayalakshmi (both compound) have been replaced by Kapil, Reena Kumari, M. Chinglensana and Vrushali Gorle respectively, according to Mr. P.N. Mukherjee, secretary general, Archery Association of India (AAI).

Indian archers had won three gold medals and two bronze medals from the two World Cup meets held so far.

Team:
Recurve (men): Rahul Banerjee, Jayanta Talukdar (both Steel Plant), Mangal Singh Champia (Railways) and Kapil (Chandigarh).
Women: L. Bombayla Devi, Dola Banerjee and Reena Kumar (all Railways) and Rimil Biruily (Steel Plant).
Compound (Men): C. Srither, Chungda Sherpa, Kh. Ratan Singh and M. Chinglensana Luwang (all Services).
Women: Jhanu Hansda, Bheigyabati Chanu, Namita Yadav (all Jharkhand) and Vrushali Gorle (Maharashtra).

The AAI also announced the Indian team for the second Asian Grand Prix to be held in Tehran from May 18 to 23.

Team:
Recurve (men): Kapil (Chandigarh), Tarundeep Rai, Muni Ram Tirkey and K. Shivshankar (all Services).
Women: Punya Prabha (UP), Sushma, Reena Kumari (both Rly) and V. Pranitha (Steel Plant). Compound (men): L. Haridas Singh, M. Chinglensana Luwang, Arun Sharma (all Services) and Amrinder Singh (Punjab).
Women: Sakro Besra (Rly), Vrushali Gorle (Mah), Manjudha Soy and Sweety Kumari (both Jharkhand).