Awasthi bags bronze at Asia Cup 2017

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Shivansh Awasthi, the archer of Madhya Pradesh State Archery Academy exhibited an impressive performance at Asia Cup 2017 (Stage 3) by bagging a bronze medal.

It is to be noted that the three archers of Madhya Pradesh State Archery Academy including Shivansh Awasthi, Muskan Kirar and Amit Yadav are representing India at the Asia Cup.

The world championship is being played in Taipei (China) that began on July 2 and will be played till July 10.

Shivansh Awasthi has bagged a bronze medal while showcasing his talent in Asia Cup Stage 3.

Shivansh gave a tough fight to the archer of Thailand and secured third position with the score of 235-217.

He was playing for Compound Main Team Event. During the event, archers from New Delhi Aman Soni and Mayank Rawant from Haryana were also playing.

Besides, Shivansh has put up a great show at the Asia Cup Stage 2 held at Thailand.

The game was played on March 20 to 25 at Thailan where Shivansh bagged a gold medal.

On the success of the State players on international platform Minister of Sports and Youth Welfare Department Yashodhara Raje Scindia expressed her deep contentment.

She congratulated the players for the achievement and wished them luck for their future.

She also encouraged them to play well and not get distracted from their focus. Scindia also told the players to give their best at the championship.

Director of Sports and Youth Welfare Department Upendra Jain also congratulated the players and asked them to play well at the championship.

Notably, the players are trained by Coach of Madhya Pradesh Archery Academy Richhpal Singh Silaria. 

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