Talukdar knocked out of Archery World Cup Stage III

Jayanta Talukdar, who was the highest ranked Indian to qualify for the main round, was knocked out of the last 32 stage as the Indians cut a sorry figure in the individual events of the Archery World Cup Stage III in Turkey today.

According to information received here, fourth seed Talukdar, who got a direct entry into the last 32, lost his first round match against Dan Olaru of Moldova 3-7 in what was a meek submission.

Among other Indians, Atanu Das and Sanjay Boro made second round exits while Bulbul Marandi could not get past the first round in the individual recurve section.