Indian archers Jyoti Balyan and Rakesh Kumar stormed into the quarterfinals of the mixed compound archery event of the 2021 Paralympic Games. The duo defeated their Thai opponents Praphaporn Homjanthuek and Anon Aungaphinan (146-141) on Sunday.

India began with a tied score after the first round 35-35. In the second set of arrows, the Thai team finished one point ahead of the Indian duo of Rakesh and Jyoti with a score of 72-71.

Two perfect arrows from the Indian duo at the start of the 4th end helped them take a one-point lead with four arrows still remaining. The set ended with the score at 109-108.

It was a strong finish for Rakesh and Jyoti as they overturned a 71-72 deficit at the halfway stage to win by a comfortable six points.They swept the match against the Thai archer's with two 10s.