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Ganesh Storms into Asian Games Archery Semifinals; Chikitha Bows Out
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News18•01-10-2026, 10:45
Ganesh Storms into Asian Games Archery Semifinals; Chikitha Bows Out
- •Indian archer Ganesh Mani Ratnam Thirumuru advanced to the men’s compound individual semifinals at the Asian Games.
- •Ganesh defeated Chinese Taipei’s Chieh-Lun Chen 148-138, winning all five series.
- •He was part of the gold-winning men’s team on Wednesday and showcased a strong performance with a 10-hitting spree.
- •Chikitha Taniparthi, a double gold medalist, was eliminated in the women’s compound individual quarterfinals.
- •Chikitha lost 143-144 to Indonesia’s Nurisa Dian Ashrifah, missing out on a hat-trick of medals.
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Ganesh Mani Ratnam Thirumuru advanced to the semifinals by defeating Chinese Taipei’s Chieh-Lun Chen 148-138 at the Okazaki Chuo Sogo Park Multipurpose Square.
Chikitha Taniparthi was defeated 143-144 by Indonesia’s Nurisa Dian Ashrifah in the last-eight stage, missing out on a hat-trick of medals.
Prior to her individual quarterfinal exit, Chikitha won gold medals in both the women’s team and mixed team compound events.
