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India Dominates Asian Games Archery: Double Gold in Compound Mixed Team and Women's Events!
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CNBC TV18•30-09-2026, 11:31
India Dominates Asian Games Archery: Double Gold in Compound Mixed Team and Women's Events!
- •India's compound mixed archery pair, Chikitha Taniparthi and Sahil Jadhav, secured gold and a 2028 Olympic quota by defeating Korea in a tense shoot-off.
- •The Indian women's compound team also retained their gold medal, outclassing China with a world record-equalling score of 238-234.
- •Both Indian teams successfully defended the crowns they won in the previous Asian Games edition in Hangzhou.
- •Chikitha and Sahil won their final 158-157 after a shoot-off, demonstrating nerves of steel against Korea's Jungyoon Park and Choi Eun Gyu.
- •The women's team, comprising Jyothi Surekha Vennam, Chikitha, and Prithika Pradeep, dominated their final, with Jyothi being a part of the Hangzhou gold-winning team as well.
Key Questions Answered
The Indian compound mixed archery pair of Chikitha Taniparthi and Sahil Jadhav claimed the gold medal by defeating Korea 158-157 in a tense shoot-off at the 2026 Asian Games.
Yes, the Indian women's compound team comprising Jyothi Surekha Vennam, Chikitha Taniparthi, and Prithika Pradeep outclassed China 238-234 to defend their title with a world record-equalling score.
Alongside capturing the gold medal at the Asian Games, Chikitha Taniparthi and Sahil Jadhav also secured a quota place for the 2028 Olympic Games.
