India begin poorly in the Olympics

Indian women archers finished sixth as a team Saturday with a total of 1,897. Despite some less than modest individual performances, they earned a bye in the round of 16 and they will now meet third ranked hosts china in the last eight stage Sunday. A win will put India close to a medal.

Image: Mangal Singh Champia of India walks back after checking his target during the men`s individual archery ranking round held at the Olympic Green Archery Field during Day 1 of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games.

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