Jhanu creates world record in Compound round

Jamshedpur, Sep 9 (UNI) Ace archer Jhanu Hansda today created a new world record in women's compound round category, shattering the previous record of US Jemievan Natta, on the second day of the three-day selection trial for Indian team here.

The golden girl from Jharkhand scored 1405 points bettering Natta's previous record of 1402 points, scored in the world championship in last February at Kolarado in US.

Jhanu also crossed 1390 mark of Indian record yesterday.

The other highlight of the day was another national record by Arjuna awardee Tarundeep Rai in 90 meter category of men, scored 322 points bettering the previous records of 318 by Limbaram (1993), Sumoi Murmu (2000) and Jayanta Talukdar (2006).

In the women's section; Arjuna awardee Dola Banerjee scored total 1332 points followed by Chekrovolu Swuro (1330) and Reena Kumari (1330).

In the men's section; Taurndeept topped the score board with 1352 while Mangal Singh and Jayanta Talukdar scored 1350 and 1341 points respectively.

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