The Indian recurve archer who also hails from Namchi was given a rousing welcome by nearly 200 students gathered at Government Girls' Senior Secondary School from across the district.
The team from Chinese Taipei, comprising Rio 2016 Olympics bronze medallist Lei Chien-Ying, Peng Chia-Mao and Kuo Tzu Ying defeated the Indians by 5-1 in the final to grab the gold medal.
Ridhi Phor made her Khelo India debut in 2018 but failed to make it to the semifinals. In 2019, she lost to Amanpreet Kaur in the bronze medal play-off in 2019. In 2020, she won the bronze.
With, both, the hosts and the defending champions, winning one title each, Maharashtra held on to their solitary gold lead, with a total of 38 gold, 35 silver and 29 gold while Haryana have 37 gold, 34 silver and 39 bronze.
Gwangju [South Korea], May 19 (ANI): The Indian women's recurve team claimed bronze after outscoring Chinese Taipei at the Archery World Cup 2022 stage 2 in Gwangju on Thursday.
Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) [India], May 10 (ANI): Severe cyclonic storm 'Asani' in the Bay of Bengal has hit flight operations with several airlines canceling flights in Andhra Pradesh's Visakhapatnam and Tamil Nadu's Chennai on Tuesday.
Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) [India], May 10 (ANI): With the probability of the severe cyclonic storm 'Asani' recurving, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday predicted rainfall and strong winds for three states; Andhra Pradesh, Odisha and West Bengal.
New Delhi [India], May 9 (ANI): The severe cyclonic storm 'Asani' is likely to recurve over the sea away from the coast, and would not cross Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, or West Bengal, India Meteorological Department (IMD) Senior Scientist RK Jenamani informed on Monday.
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], May 1 (ANI): Archers and shooters dominated a day off, enthralling and high stakes competition at the Khelo India University Games 2021 on Sunday. Thundershowers halted action on the athletics later in the day.
Antalya [Turkey], April 24 (ANI): The Indian recurve mixed team on Sunday defeated Great Britain in the final to win the gold medal at the Archery World Cup 2022, Antalya.
New Delhi [India], January 20 (ANI): Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports' Mission Olympic Cell on Thrursday approved proposals worth Rs. 6.56 lakh from the Target Olympic Podium Scheme for two development group athletes, 20-year-old pistol shooter Naveen and 17-year-old recurve archer Ridh
Dhaka [Bangladesh], November 19 (ANI): Indian recurve women's and men's team settled for silver on Friday after losing to Koreans in their respective finals in the Asian Archery Championships 2021 here at Dhaka.