Shyam Sunder Swami secures bronze medal at World Archery Para Series in Bangkok

By  News On Air   Apr 04, 2026

Indian Archer Shyam Sunder Swami secured a bronze medal in the compound men’s individual event at the World Archery Para Series in Bangkok. Swami defeated fellow Indian archer and Paris Paralympics bronze medallist Rakesh Kumar in a tie-break after both were locked at 143 points. Rakesh Kumar finished fourth after losing the bronze medal match to Swami. Anjum Tanwar also finished fourth in the women’s individual event, losing her bronze medal match. The Bangkok meet follows the Asia Cup first leg held recently at the same venue, where India delivered a strong showing with a haul of 10 medals, including two gold and four silver.