Malda's Mandira Rajbanshi Wins National Archery Bronze, Brings Joy to District

• Mandira Rajbanshi, an archer from Malda, won a bronze medal at the 21st NTPC Senior Indian Round and Senior Compound Round Championship in Hyderabad.
• She represented Bengal in the compound round, scoring 701 from 50 meters, following a state-level first-place win.
• Mandira, a farmer's daughter from Pirgai village, Old Malda Block, is currently a soldier in the Assam Rifles, a job secured through her sports achievements.
• She began archery training in 7th grade under local coach Srimanta Chowdhury.
• Her past achievements include a national gold in 2019 and an All India Police Meet silver last year.

Why It Matters: Malda's Mandira Rajbanshi secures national archery bronze, showcasing talent and inspiring her district.