BHUBANESWAR 26-Dec-2014 121
A 16-member Odisha squad returned home after winning two bronze medals in the 37th Junior and 7th Mini National Archery Championships, held at Vijayawada (AP) from December 15 to 24. Suna Santa of SAI-HAL Sports Centre (Sunabeda) captured both the medals, finishing third mini recurve category. He claimed one bronze in individual Olympic round with a total score of 660 and another in overall category.
Eminent archery coach Rajesh Hasdak, who accompanied the squad as manager, described the overall performance as modest. ``The boys performed according to our expectations. In order to achieve greater success, the archers need better facilities,`` said Hasdak on Saturday.
ODISHA SQUAD:
Junior (Recurve): Ranjit Naik, Anil Kumar Baqe (both KISS); Raj Kumar Naik, Rajesh Madhi (both HAL).
Mini (Recurve): Suna Santa (HAL); Madhaba Kandiki, Gangadhar Kande (Keonjhar Sports Hostel); Bulu Durua (Malkangiri). Manager: Rajesh Hansdah (KISS), Coach: Rupesh Singh (HAL).
Junior (Indian Round): Surya Paleya, Manuram Hansdah, Sudhanya Pradhan, Gardi Aida (all SAI, Sundargarh).
Mini (Indian Round): Sanjit Podiami, Balaram Madhi (Keonjhar Sports Hostel); Ranjan Singh (KISS); Rash Durua (Malkangiri). Manager: Sudipte Das (Cuttack), Coach: Bhagatram Naik (Malkangiri).
