Assam’s R.S. Rayna Kashyap Makes History as First U-10 Girls Recurve Archer at National Championship

Guntur Vijayawada, March 25, 2025 – R.S. Rayna Kashyap has etched her name in Assam’s sporting history by becoming the state’s first Under-10 Girls Recurve Archer to compete at the U-10 Mini National Archery Championships, currently underway in Guntur Vijayawada. Representing Assam among 81 young archers from across the country, Rayna secured an impressive 16th position, marking a significant milestone for both her and the state’s archery community.

Competing in the recurve archery category, Rayna showcased remarkable skill and composure for her age, standing out in a highly competitive field. Her participation and performance have sparked widespread admiration, positioning her as a trailblazer for Assam’s budding archers. The Mini National Archery Championships, a platform for India’s youngest talents, has now found a new star in this young athlete from Assam.

Rayna’s achievement goes beyond her ranking. Her success has ignited a wave of enthusiasm among aspiring archers in Assam, with many young children now taking up recurve and compound archery training at an early age, some as young as under 10. Coaches and local sports enthusiasts have noted a surge in interest, crediting Rayna’s inspiring journey as the catalyst for this newfound momentum.

“Rayna has become a role model for kids here. Her participation at the nationals has shown that age is no barrier to dreaming big,” said a local archery coach from Assam. This development signals a promising new chapter for archery in the state, where the sport has traditionally taken a backseat to other disciplines.

The young archer’s feat has also resonated online, with posts on X celebrating her as a symbol of hope and determination. As Assam’s first U-10 girls recurve archer on the national stage, Rayna Kashyap’s 16th-place finish is more than just a rank—it’s the beginning of a legacy that could shape the future of archery in the region. With her inspiring start, all eyes are now on Assam as it nurtures its next generation of sharpshooters.