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India Dominates Asian Games 2026 Archery with Hattrick of Gold Medals, Beats China Twice
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Moneycontrol•30-09-2026, 13:23
India Dominates Asian Games 2026 Archery with Hattrick of Gold Medals, Beats China Twice
- •Indian archers secured three gold medals in team events at the Asian Games 2026, completing a gold medal hattrick.
- •The men's compound archery team of Ganesh Thirumuru, Sahil Jadhav, and Kushal Dalal won gold, defeating China 238-237 in a thrilling comeback.
- •Chikitha Taniparthi and Sahil Jadhav earned a gold in mixed team compound archery against South Korea, securing a quota for the 2028 LA Olympics.
- •The women's team compound archery, featuring Jyothi Surekha Vennam, Chikitha, and Prithika Pradeep, claimed the first gold, outclassing China 238-234 and equaling a world record.
- •Chikitha Taniparthi and Sahil Jadhav each won two gold medals at the ongoing Games, showcasing India's strong performance.
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The trio of Ganesh Thirumuru, Sahil Jadhav, and Kushal Dalal secured the gold medal in the men's team compound archery final by defeating China.
Chikitha Taniparthi and Sahil Jadhav won the mixed team compound gold by defeating South Korea in a thrilling final that required a shoot-off after both teams tied at 157-all.
The women's compound team, featuring Jyothi Surekha Vennam, Chikitha Taniparthi, and Prithika Pradeep, outclassed China 238-234 to equal the world record score previously set by South Korea in 2014.
