Archive · 6 Jun 2025
Deepika Kumari Discusses Criticism, Olympic Goals, and LA 2028
Deepika Kumari, a successful Indian archer, recently won her 18th individual World Cup medal.
She's a four-time Olympian who has faced criticism.
Kumari says she has learned to ignore those who don't understand the sport and its challenges.
She is now working with a new coach and focusing on rebuilding her skills from the ground up.
Kumari's big goal is to win an Olympic medal, with her sights set on the LA 2028 Olympics.
She is excited about the introduction of compound archery, and also focuses on upcoming World Cups and Asian Games.
Deepika Kumari won her 18th individual World Cup medal in Shanghai.
Kumari is a four-time Olympian with a focus on winning an Olympic medal.
She is working with a new coach, Rahul Banerjee, and rebuilding her base.
Kumari is excited about the introduction of compound archery in the LA 2028 Olympics.
She aims to compete in upcoming World Cups, national trials, and the Asian Games.
- Who
- Deepika Kumari
- What
- Deepika Kumari reflects on her career, criticism, and future goals.
- When
- Currently and in the lead-up to the LA 2028 Olympics
- Where
- Shanghai, China
- Why
- To win an Olympic medal and rebuild her base
- Athlete
- Deepika Kumari
- Sport
- Archery
- World Cup Medal
- 18 individual medals
- Olympics
- Four-time Olympian
- Upcoming Goal
- LA 2028 Olympics
- Coach
- Rahul Banerjee