India Shines with Two Golds at Asian Archery Championships

India’s compound archers delivered a strong medal-winning performance at the Asian Archery Championships in Dhaka, securing two gold medals and one silver. The women’s team and the mixed team produced composed finishes, while the men’s team narrowly missed the top podium spot.

Women’s Team Claims Gold

The women’s compound trio of Jyothi Surekha Vennam, Deepshikha, and Prithika Pradeep edged past Korea in a tight 236–234 final. Their consistent shooting, including standout ends of 59 and 58 points, proved decisive. The team displayed superior precision and composure in the closing stages.

Mixed Team Strikes Another Gold

India’s second gold came from the mixed team pairing of Abhishek Verma and Deepshikha. They secured a 153–151 win over Bangladesh with steady 38-point ends throughout the match. Their controlled approach under pressure reinforced India’s growing depth in compound archery.

Men’s Team Settles for Silver

The men’s compound team of Abhishek Verma, Sahil Rajesh Jadhav, and Prathamesh Bhalchandra Fuge earned silver after a narrow 229–230 loss to Kazakhstan. The contest remained close until the final arrows, with the Kazakh combination of Dilmukhamet Mussa, Bunyod Mirzametov, and Andrey Tyutyun maintaining a slim lead.

Exam Oriented Facts

• India won two golds and one silver in compound archery at the Asian Championships.
• The women’s team defeated Korea 236–234 in the final.
• The mixed team beat Bangladesh 153–151 to win gold.
• The men’s team finished with silver, losing 229–230 to Kazakhstan.

Strengthening India’s Archery Dominance

The medal haul highlights India’s strong position in compound archery across team formats. With experienced archers and emerging talent performing consistently, India continues to assert its presence on the Asian stage, building momentum towards future international competitions.