India team members celebrate after winning the compound women's team final in archery (Img: X)
Nagoya-Aichi: India’s compound archers created history at the Asian Games 2026 by defeating China in a thrilling final to win the gold medal. The Indian women’s compound archery team delivered a remarkable performance under pressure and secured a memorable victory on the continental stage.
The Indian trio of Jyothi Surekha Vennam, Prithika Pradeep and Chikitha Taniparthi displayed exceptional accuracy and composure in the final against China. India dominated the contest and sealed the gold medal with a commanding performance.
The victory also highlighted India’s growing strength in compound archery, a discipline where the country has consistently produced strong performances at international competitions.
The gold medal added another major achievement to India’s campaign at the Asian Games. The team’s performance was even more special as they matched the world record score during the final, underlining their precision and consistency throughout the event.
India’s archers have been making their mark on the global stage in recent years, with several notable victories against strong teams, including China.
The latest triumph strengthens India’s reputation as one of the leading nations in compound archery. The athletes showed confidence, teamwork and control during crucial moments to overcome a strong Chinese challenge.
The historic gold medal is expected to inspire a new generation of Indian archers and further boost the popularity of the sport across the country.
