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Neeraj Chauhan Stuns Dhiraj Bommadevara for Historic Asian Games Bronze
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News18•03-10-2026, 13:28
Neeraj Chauhan Stuns Dhiraj Bommadevara for Historic Asian Games Bronze
- •Archer Neeraj Chauhan defeated compatriot Dhiraj Bommadevara 6-4 to secure a bronze medal in the men’s recurve individual event at the Asian Games.
- •Chauhan becomes only the second Indian man to win an individual recurve medal at the Asian Games, following Tarundeep Rai's silver in 2010.
- •India concluded its archery campaign atop the standings with nine medals, including five golds, two silvers, and two bronzes.
- •Neeraj Chauhan overcame a 4-2 deficit, producing perfect 10s to level the score and ultimately win the decider against Dhiraj Bommadevara.
- •Both archers had previously won silver together in the men's team event before facing each other for the individual bronze.
Key Questions Answered
Neeraj Chauhan won the bronze medal in the men's recurve individual event at the Asian Games after defeating compatriot Dhiraj Bommadevara 6-4.
India ended its archery campaign at the top of the standings with a total of nine medals, which included five golds, two silvers, and two bronzes.
Tarundeep Rai was the first Indian man to achieve the feat, having claimed the silver medal at the 2010 Guangzhou edition.
