Shyam Sunder Swami bags bronze; Rakesh, Anjum fourth in Bangkok Para Archery

BANGKOK: (Apr 4) Shyam Sunder Swami secured a bronze medal for India after edging past senior teammate and Paris Paralympic bronze medalist Rakesh Kumar in a closely-fought playoff at the World Archery Para Series here.

Swami prevailed 143 (10*) to 143 (9) in the bronze medal match of the compound men’s individual event, with the contest being decided on a tie-break after both archers were locked at identical scores.

A mixed team bronze winner at Paris Paralympics, Rakesh ended his campaign in fourth place following the heartbreak in the shoot-off.