Archive · 22 May 2025
Tamil Nadu Archers Achieve First Medals at Khelo India Youth Games
Tamil Nadu archers won their first medals at the Khelo India Youth Games!
A mixed pair got silver, and a young man got silver in his individual event.
They lost by a tiny bit in the final round due to pressure and minor mistakes.
One archer aims for the Olympics, as compound archery is now in the Olympics.
Training and teamwork are seen as important factors to improve performance.
One archer's journey began with his mother's push toward shooting, but then he chose archery.
Both are now aiming for the World Youth Championships.
Tamil Nadu archers secured their first medals at the Khelo India Youth Games.
The mixed compound pair of R Midhun and M Madhuravarshini won silver.
Smaran Sarvesh won silver in the boys' individual recurve event.
Madhuravarshini aims for the Olympics, with compound archery added.
Both archers are targeting selection for the World Youth Championships.
- Who
- R Midhun, M Madhuravarshini, Smaran Sarvesh and other Tamil Nadu archers.
- What
- Tamil Nadu archers won silver medals in the mixed compound pair and boys' individual recurve events at the Khelo India Youth Games.
- When
- Recently.
- Where
- Bihar (Khelo India Youth Games)
- Why
- To win medals and improve their archery skills.
Performance Factors
Future Improvements
Coordination/Training
Performance Factors
Maharashtra's team has a stronger understanding due to their regular training camps.
Future Improvements
Tamil Nadu archers could improve by conducting regular training camps.
- Event
- Khelo India Youth Games
- Medals Won
- Silver (Mixed Compound Pair), Silver (Boys Recurve)
- Losing Score (Mixed Pair Final)
- 151-152
- Archer 1
- R Midhun & M Madhuravarshini (Mixed Compound)
- Archer 2
- Smaran Sarvesh (Boys Recurve)
- Smaran's Age
- 16
- Upcoming Event Goal
- World Youth Championships