Rising Indian archer Vaishnavi Pawar, backed by the Punit Balan Group, has made a remarkable impact on the international stage. At the 2024 Asian Youth Archery Championship in Taipei City, Chinese Taipei, Vaishnavi played a pivotal role in the Indian team’s silver medal triumph in the recurve U-18 women’s team category.
As the lead shooter for the three-member Indian team, which also included Pranjal Tholiya and Jannat, Vaishnavi displayed exceptional composure under pressure. In the semi-final, they faced the formidable South Korea and emerged victorious in a thrilling shoot-off.
The Indian team faced a similar challenge in the gold medal match against the hosts. After trailing 2-4, they fought back to force a shoot-off, but ultimately settled for silver.
“Representing India alongside my teammates is an honor,” said Vaishnavi. “Beating South Korea in the semi-finals was a significant achievement, and we are determined to continue improving. I am grateful for the support of the Punit Balan Group, which has been invaluable in my journey.”
Vaishnavi, who hails from Malkapur Village in Maharashtra, has been training in Pune. Her talent caught the attention of the Punit Balan Group, which extended financial assistance to support her training and competition expenses.
“Vaishnavi’s performance in Chinese Taipei is a testament to her hard work and dedication,” said Punit Balan, chairman and managing director of Punit Balan Group. “We are proud to support her and believe she has the potential to achieve great things in the future.”
In addition to her team success, Vaishnavi also reached the quarter-finals in the individual category. Her impressive performance at the Asian Youth Archery Championship has further solidified her status as a rising star in Indian archery.
