Asian Games 2026: Indian men's compound archery team sets title clash with China
India's men's compound archery team defeats South Korea to reach the Asian Games 2026 final, setting up a massive showdown against China.
The Indian men's compound archery team has stormed into the final of the Asian Games 2026 after a commanding performance in the semifinals. By defeating South Korea, the Indian trio has secured a high-stakes gold medal showdown against China, scheduled for Wednesday in Aichi-Nagoya.
Men's Trio Overcomes South Korean Challenge
The Indian squad, consisting of Sahil Jadhav, Kushal Dalal, and Ganesh Mani Ratnam Thirumuru, displayed exceptional precision to overcome the South Korean side. The match concluded with a score of 236-229 in favor of India, ensuring the men's team remains in the hunt for the top spot on the podium.
This victory sets the stage for what could be a historic hat-trick of compound archery medals for the nation on Wednesday.
A Golden Run for Indian Archery
The men's success follows a series of spectacular performances from the Indian archery contingent earlier in the games:
- Women's Compound Team: Jyothi Surekha Vennam, Chikitha Taniparthi, and Prithika Pradeep secured a sensational gold medal by defeating China with a score of 238-234. This victory marked Jyothi's fourth Asian Games gold and the first Asiad gold for both Chikitha and Prithika.
- Mixed Team Event: Chikitha Taniparthi and Sahil Jadhav clinched gold in a nail-biting finish against South Korea. The duo won via a tense shoot-off, a victory that also secured India a qualification quota for the compound mixed team event at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics.
Landmark Achievements in Shooting and Boxing
Beyond the archery range, India has continued to accumulate medals across various disciplines:
Record-Breaking Shooting Performance
In a historic moment for Indian shooting, Neeru Dhanda and Kynan Chenai secured the gold medal in the mixed trap team event. The duo set a new Games record with a score of 34, shattering the previous record of 30 set by Qatar. This marks India's first-ever gold in the Trap Mixed Team event. Neeru Dhanda also added to her tally following her individual women's trap gold.
Boxing Update
In the boxing arena, Commonwealth Games gold medalist Priya Ghanghas finished with a bronze medal. She faced a tough challenge in the semifinals of the women's 60 kg category, ultimately losing to China's Yang Chengyu.
India's Medal Tally So Far
India's overall performance at the Asian Games 2026 continues to grow, reaching a total of 56 medals. The current breakdown is as follows:
- Total Medals: 56 (9 Gold, 21 Silver, 26 Bronze)
- Shooting Contingent: 15 medals (3 Gold, 8 Silver, 4 Bronze)