New Delhi, Oct 12 (PTI) Rajputana Royals of Rajasthan were on Sunday crowned champions of the inaugural Archery Premier League after beating home favourites Prithviraaj Yodhas in a dramatic shoot-off here.

The high-voltage final at the Yamuna Sports Complex saw both teams locked 4-4 after four fiercely-contested sets, before the Royals’ star compound archers -- Ojas Deotale and Ella Gibson -- struck gold in the tie-breaker, hitting the target when it mattered the most.

None of the four Yodhas' archers found the yellow dot in the shoot-off held in the presence of Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta.

The result was fitting for the Royals, who lost only once in 12 matches through the season.

Their title-winning quartet of Tokyo Olympic champion Mete Gazoz, Ankita Bhakat, Gibson, and Deotale

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