In the afternoon, the Chero Archers defeated the Mighty Marathas 5-1. The Royals then beat the Chola Chiefs 6-2, with Ojas Deotale returning to action. The Knights ended the session losing 1-5 to the Prithviraj Yodhas, further hurting their playoff hopes.

The evening session brought exciting matches as rain stayed away. The Royals sealed their semifinal spot after beating the Knights 5-1, handing them another loss. The Chola Chiefs overcame the Chero Archers 6-2, thanks to Brady Ellison and Deepika Kumari’s strong finish.

The day concluded with the Mighty Marathas edging out the Yodhas 5-3 in a tight contest. The Royals lead the table with 14 points, followed by the Marathas with 10. The Chiefs and Yodhas are tied at six points each, while the Chero Archers sit fifth with two wins.

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Chief Minister Revanth Reddy congratulated Chikitha, calling her victory a proud moment for both India and Telangana. In a statement from the CMO, he praised her confidence, focus, and determination. He said her success will inspire youth across the state and the nation. The Chief Minister also lauded her parents for identifying her talent early and encouraging her to excel in archery.

Revanth expressed hope that Chikitha will win more medals in the future and continue to bring honor to the state. He highlighted her journey from a rural background to the international stage as an inspiring story for young athletes.

MLC K. Kavitha, president of Telangana Jagruthi, also extended her wishes. She said Chikitha’s gold medal has raised India’s prestige on the global sports platform and showcased Telangana’s sporting talent. She described Chikitha as a role model for young girls aspiring to shine in sports.

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