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Nita Ambani Praises Gold Medalist Archer Chikitha Taniparthi: 'You Make All Girls So Proud'
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News18•03-10-2026, 20:36
Nita Ambani Praises Gold Medalist Archer Chikitha Taniparthi: 'You Make All Girls So Proud'
- •Nita Ambani congratulated Reliance Foundation athlete Chikitha Taniparthi on her gold-winning debut at the Asian Games 2026 in Japan.
- •Chikitha secured two gold medals in compound archery (women's team and mixed team) and India's first quota for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics in the compound mixed team event.
- •Mrs. Ambani highlighted Chikitha as an inspiration for girls globally and praised her as a farmer's daughter making the nation proud.
- •The Reliance Foundation chief assured Chikitha of continued support for her athletic journey.
- •India's archery contingent had a strong showing at the Games, finishing with nine medals, including five gold, and 85 overall medals.
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Reliance Foundation athlete Chikitha Taniparthi won two gold medals in compound archery at the 2026 Asian Games, securing them in the women's team and mixed team events.
She topped the ranking round and secured India's first-ever quota place for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics in the compound mixed team event.
India finished fourth overall at the Asian Games with a total of 85 medals, which included 21 gold, 27 silver, and 37 bronze medals.
