India Wins Two Golds at the Asian Archery Championships

India delivered an impressive performance at the Asian Archery Championships in Dhaka , clinching two gold medals and one silver in the compound events. The achievements underscore India’s growing strength and consistency in international archery, especially in the team formats where coordinated precision and mental resilience are key.

Women’s Compound Team Secures Gold

The women’s compound trio of Jyothi Surekha Vennam, Deepshikha and Prithika Pradeep produced a composed and high-scoring performance to defeat Korea 236–234 in a tightly contested final. Their ends of 59 and 58 points were instrumental in building a narrow but decisive lead. The team’s steady rhythm and strategic shooting under pressure showcased India’s depth in women’s compound archery.

Mixed Team Adds a Second Gold

India’s second gold medal came from the mixed compound team of Abhishek Verma and Deepshikha , who defeated Bangladesh 153–151 . Sporting consistent scores—largely 38-point ends—they maintained control throughout the match. The victory highlighted India’s balanced strength across genders and reaffirmed Deepshikha’s standout form at the championship.

Men’s Team Claims Silver in a Close Contest

The men’s compound team featuring Abhishek Verma, Sahil Rajesh Jadhav and Prathamesh Bhalchandra Fuge narrowly missed gold, settling for silver after a 229–230 loss to Kazakhstan . The match remained extremely close, with Kazakhstan maintaining a one-point edge in the final stages.

Reinforcing India’s Regional Archery Dominance

With two golds and a silver, India strengthened its reputation as a leading force in Asian archery. The results reflect the country’s strong development pipeline, experienced shooters and stable coaching structure—key ingredients as India prepares for future global tournaments.

Exam Points

• India won 2 golds + 1 silver in compound archery at the Asian Championships.

• Women’s team beat Korea 236–234 for gold.

• Mixed team (Abhishek Verma & Deepshikha) beat Bangladesh 153–151 .

• Men’s team won silver, losing 229–230 to Kazakhstan.

• Deepshikha won two gold medals (women’s & mixed team).