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In a historic achievement, Bangladesh’s Abdur Rahman Alif clinched the gold medal in the men’s recurve singles event at the Asia Cup Archery Championship held in Singapore. In a thrilling contest, Alif defeated Japan’s Miyata Gakuto with a close 6-4 set point score, bringing immense pride to the nation as the Bangladeshi national anthem echoed through the venue.
Alif dominated the first two sets of the match, but Miyata staged a remarkable comeback in the next two sets. However, in the decisive fifth set, Alif outscored his Japanese opponent 29-26 to secure the gold medal. This victory marks a significant milestone for the young archer, who had previously competed in several international tournaments but never won a medal in an individual event.
Breaking the jinx of past disappointments, Alif ascended to the top of the podium with this stellar performance. Reflecting on his success, he said, “This is the result of my hard work and determination. With proper support and opportunities, I aim to bring more laurels to my country.”
This triumph is being hailed as a landmark moment for Bangladesh’s archery, signaling a bright future for the sport in the country.
AI/MR
