Indonesia’s Kholidin, gold medallist at Bangkok 2026, topped recurve men’s qualifying with 644, two points clear of the field. Gwangju 2025 world champion Stefano Travisani qualified third, while reigning Paralympic Champion Harvinder Singh was five points back on 639.
India also led recurve women’s qualifying, with Bhawna shooting a career-best 570, including seven Xs and three 10s. She finished one point ahead of Indonesia’s Noviera Ross.
In W1 men, Italy’s Maurizio Panella took the top seed with 668, ahead of home favourite David Drahoninsky, the two-time Paralympic Champion, who qualified third.
There was more for the Czech crowd to celebrate in W1 women, where world number one Sarka Pultar Musilova topped the ranking with 649. Korea’s world number three Kim Ok Geum, who claimed the gold at Bangkok 2026, was third on 615.
Competition continues on Wednesday with team and individual eliminations. Finals take place on Saturday and will be streamed on archery+.
