Archery hopes crash in Antalya debacle

Indian archery endured a forgettable outing at Stage 3 of the World Cup here Saturday, returning empty-handed in a performance that raised serious questions over team selection, preparation and mental fortitude, especially with the Asian Games just a year away.

- PRESS TRUST OF INDIA

The high of Shanghai last month, where India stood second on the medal tally with two gold, one silver and four bronze medals, now seems like a distant past.

The third leg in Antalya saw both recurve and compound archers flop spectacularly, with not a single podium finish, even in their traditionally strong compound category.