CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -She has won individual gold in two of the three stages of the World Cup–one in Guatemala and another in Paris. In the process she also reclaimed the number one ranking after nine years in Paris World Cup. Deepika Kumari won individual gold medals at the Archery World Cup Stage 1.

Detailed explanation-2: -1. Deepika Kumari. Deepika Kumari, widely regarded as the best archer, has received numerous medals and honours. She made headlines when she won two gold medals in individual and team events at the Commonwealth Games at the age of 16.

Detailed explanation-3: -Deepika Kumari has been a dominant force in Indian archery for a decade now. The experienced archer has won medals at the World Championships, World Cups, Asian Championships, Asian Games and Commonwealth Games. However, the only piece of metal missing in her glittering cabinet is an Olympic medal.

Detailed explanation-4: -Detailed Solution. Akash Malik became the first Indian to win a silver medal in archery at the 2018 Youth Olympics. Akash finished second in the men’s recurve category after losing to USA’s Trenton Cowles.