Bangladesh celebrated medal win during Thursday’s second session of the Teer 24th Asian Archery Championships held at the capital’s Army Stadium.
In the women’s compound individual bronze medal match, Kulsum Akter Moni edged past Si-yu Chen of Chinese Taipei by 145-144 points (29-30, 29-29, 29-29, 28-29, 30-27).
With this victory, Bangladesh secured its second medal at the tournament.
Earlier in the morning session, Bonna Akter and Himu Bachhar had clinched silver in the compound mixed team event.
Kulsum had a chance to aim even higher in the women’s compound individual event, but narrowly lost the semi-final tie to Prithika Pradeep of India by 145-146 points (30-30, 29-29, 29-30, 28-28, 29-29). That defeat sent her into the bronze medal match – where she made sure to bring home her first-ever medal in the Asian Archery Championships.
“The end of the day was very good for me. But I was scared at first. I thought I might not get anything. But I fought till the end. I finished beautifully,” said Kulsum after clinching bronze.
She added, “I am really happy to win the medal. I am the happiest in my life today. I am very excited because this is my first international medal. I cried with happiness after the medal was confirmed.”
