Rajputana Royals Start Title Defense with Victory in Archery Premier League

Rajputana Royals commenced their title defense in the Archery Premier League Season 2 with a 5-3 victory over Prithviraaj Yodhas at the People’s Plaza on Thursday.

Ojas Deotale and Ella Gibson played pivotal roles for the Royals, supported by Mete Gazoz. Despite a slow start, the Yodhas, led by Abhishek Verma, nearly forced a shoot-off, but Mathias Grande's final arrow scored only an eight, sealing the match for the Royals.

In other matches, Kakatiya Knights overcame Mighty Marathas in a dramatic comeback, winning the shoot-off after trailing 4-0. Chero Archers also triumphed over Chola Chiefs with a 5-3 score. The event included a ceremony honoring India's Asian Games medallists, attended by local sports officials.