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Meghalaya Archer Devraj Mohapatra Wins Gold at National Ranking Tournament
✍️ Northeast Today
🗓 24 Aug 2026, 04:40 PM
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Archer Devraj Mohapatra from Meghalaya secured the gold medal in the National Ranking Tournament, marking a significant achievement for the state in archery.
Devraj Mohapatra, representing Meghalaya, emerged as the gold‑medalist at the recent National Ranking Tournament. The competition, which brings together the country’s top archers, saw Mohapatra deliver a consistently high‑scoring performance across all rounds.
His victory adds a notable accolade to Meghalaya’s sporting record, highlighting the growing talent pool in the state’s archery circuit. Coaches and officials praised his composure and technical precision, noting that such results boost the morale of fellow athletes.
The win also places Mohapatra on the radar of national selectors as they prepare squads for upcoming international events. He is expected to continue training intensively ahead of the next selection trials, aiming to represent India on larger stages.
His victory adds a notable accolade to Meghalaya’s sporting record, highlighting the growing talent pool in the state’s archery circuit. Coaches and officials praised his composure and technical precision, noting that such results boost the morale of fellow athletes.
The win also places Mohapatra on the radar of national selectors as they prepare squads for upcoming international events. He is expected to continue training intensively ahead of the next selection trials, aiming to represent India on larger stages.