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Atanu Das's bronze medal win at the Swiss Open Indoor Archery marks a significant achievement for Indian archery. Held in Switzerland, the competition saw Das defeat local favourite Thomas Rufer 6-4 in the Recurve Men's Bronze match. Das's victory demonstrates India's growing presence in international archery. Although he fell short against France's Romain Fichet in the semifinals, Das's bronze medal finish alongside Italy's Alessandro Paoli's gold and Fichet's silver underscores the intense competition in the sport. This win sets the stage for India's archers to make a strong showing in the upcoming 2025 season.

The Asian Arm Wrestling Cup 2024 took place at the Aurika Skycity Hotel in Mumbai, where India secured a commendable runner-up position in the overall team standings. The Indian team finished second in the medal tally, only behind Kazakhstan, the top-ranking nation in arm wrestling. The event saw participation from nine countries, competing in six categories and various weight divisions. Mumbai hosted this prestigious arm wrestling tournament, showcasing India's growing presence in the sport.

India secured the bronze medal in the Sultan of Johor Cup Junior Hockey tournament held in Malaysia. After a 2-2 draw in regular play against New Zealand, India triumphed in a tense 3-2 shootout. Goalkeeper Bikramjit Singh played a pivotal role, making three crucial saves, while Gurjot Singh, Manmeet Singh, and Sourabh Anand Kushwaha scored during the shootout, leading India to victory in this prestigious junior hockey event.

Akanksha Salunkhe secured a significant victory in the 2eme Open International Feminin de Couzeix/Limoges squash tournament held in France, claiming her first PSA World Tour title of the year. She demonstrated impressive skills, defeating Malaysia's Yasshmita Jadish Kumar in the final. This win marked a highlight in Salunkhe's squash career, following her semi-final appearance at the ACE Challenger Tour 12k earlier in the year. Salunkhe's success on the international stage contributes to India's growing presence in the squash world.

Indian table tennis players Yashaswini Ghorpade and Krittwika Roy won the women’s doubles title at the WTT Feeder Cagliari 2024, held in Italy. The duo emerged victorious with a 3-1 win over the South Korean team of Yoo Siwoo and Kim Haeun in the final match. Earlier, they secured their spot in the final by defeating the German fourth seeds Sophia Klee and Franziska Schreiner. This win marks a significant achievement for the Indian team in international table tennis.