Taiwan triumphs over Bangladesh, securing a bronze medal in archery competition.
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🎉🎯 Taiwan's Youthful Archery Crew Nabs Bronze at Asia Cup 🎯🎉
Kudos to Taiwan's youthful men's recurve archery team! They bagged the bronze medal at the Archery Asia Cup, held in steamy Singapore, by outshooting Bangladesh 5-3 in the thrilling third-place playoff.
The team's mean age? Only 19! With prodigies like Yang Kai-han, Lin Yu-yang, and Liu Tai-yen, it's clear they're the future of archery in Taiwan.
Coach Kuo Chen-wei wasn't shy about acknowledging their performance; decent, sure, but there's always room for improvement. He put it bluntly: "They still need to step up their game."
The Asia Cup started on the weekend, and it wraps up tomorrow. Taiwan began as the second-seeded team in the qualifiers, lagging behind India. They received a pass straight to the quarter-finals, trouncing Malaysia 5-1, and making it into the final four.
The semi-finals took an unexpected turn, with Japan defeating Taiwan 6-2. The Japanese squad advanced to the final, ready to face India. The bronze medal match was a tighter affair, with ties during the contest. Regardless, our heroes held their nerve, clinching victory with three perfect 10-point arrows in the fourth set.
Japan proved a tough rival, especially when it came to scoring tens, but Kuo was ultimately satisfied. "All in all, I'm happy with their performance," he said.
Not to be outdone, Taiwan's individual archer Chen Pin-an, a freshman in high school, landed a respectable 22nd place in the qualifying round for the recurve event. Despite a tough semi-finals loss, Chen will face a Japanese rival tomorrow for third place.
When it comes to global competitions such as the Archery World Cup, Taiwan hasn't nabbed any medals as of late. However, their Asia Cup performance suggests they're a force to be reckoned with regionally, maintaining a strong competitive edge on the international scene. 🏹🔥💪💪
The youthful Taiwanese archery team, with an average age of 19, showcased their potential in the sports arena by clinching the bronze medal at the Asia Cup. Coach Kuo Chen-wei acknowledged their performance but emphasized the need for further improvement, as they prepare to face challenges both regionally and on the international stage.
