India women's compound archery team beat Korea 234-233, face China in Asian Games gold final
Synopsis
One point was all that separated India and South Korea in a gripping compound archery semifinal at the Asian Games in Okazaki — and the Indian trio of Chikitha, Prithika, and Jyothi made it count. With a 234-233 win, they've set up a gold medal final against China, carrying the legacy of Hangzhou 2023's record sweep into one more shot at the top of the podium.
Key Takeaways
India's women's compound archery team of Chikitha Taniparthi , Prithika Pradeep , and Jyothi Surekha Vennam defeated South Korea 234-233 in the Asian Games semifinal on 30 September .
India will face China in the gold medal final; South Korea will play Chinese Taipei for bronze.
India led by just one point — 174-173 — going into the final end before holding on for the win.
At Hangzhou 2023 , India won a record nine archery medals , including five gold , with compound archers sweeping all golds on offer.
A win in the final would extend India's historic dominance in compound archery at the Asian Games.
The Indian women's compound archery team of Chikitha Taniparthi, Prithika Pradeep, and Jyothi Surekha Vennam edged out South Korea 234-233 in a nail-biting semifinal at the Okazaki Chuo Sogo Park Multipurpose Square on Wednesday, 30 September, to advance to the gold medal final at the Asian Games. India will now take on China in the final, while South Korea will contest the bronze medal match against Chinese Taipei.
A Contest Decided by a Single Point
India opened strongly, posting 29 in the first three shots of End 1 — with Chikitha and Jyothi each scoring 10s and Prithika contributing a 9. South Korea, however, responded with a perfect 30. The Indian trio quickly regrouped, matching the Koreans with a perfect 30 in the second half of End 1. A 9 from South Korea's Yerin Park levelled the scores at 59-59 at the close of End 1.
India found its rhythm in End 2. Chikitha opened with a 9, but Prithika and Jyothi nailed back-to-back 10s. Three consecutive 9s from the Korean side allowed India to surge ahead 88-86. India then stretched its advantage further with two inner 10s and a 10, while Park managed only a 9, extending India's lead to 118-115.
Korea Fights Back, India Holds Nerve
End 3 belonged largely to South Korea, who started with two 10s and a 9 before firing three perfect 10s. Jyothi shot a 9 for India in this end, and the Korean charge trimmed India's advantage to just one point — 174-173. The margin was as thin as it could get with a full end still to play.
Korea pushed hard in End 4, beginning with two 10s and a 9. For India, Chikitha started with a 9, before Prithika and Jyothi each found the 10 to preserve the slender lead. In the decisive final three arrows, both sides shot identical scorelines — two 10s and a 9 — meaning India held on for a tense 234-233 victory.
Chasing a Record-Breaking Campaign
India enters the gold final riding the momentum of its most successful Asian Games archery campaign to date. At Hangzhou 2023, India claimed a record nine medals in archery — five gold, two silver, and two bronze. Notably, the compound archers swept all five gold medals on offer in that edition, with the recurve teams adding a silver and a bronze. A win against China in the final would continue that dominant run in the compound discipline.
What's Next
India will face China in the women's compound team gold medal final, with the trio of Chikitha, Prithika, and Jyothi aiming to add another gold to the country's growing archery legacy at the Asian Games. The result will be closely watched as Indian archery continues to emerge as one of the country's most consistent multi-sport event performers.
Point of View
Prithika, and Jyothi have now navigated the toughest bracket challenge — a South Korean side that is perennially among the world's best — without a single end to spare. The real question heading into the China final is whether India's composure in tight finishes, which has become something of a trademark since Hangzhou, can translate against a host-nation-calibre opponent. India's compound dominance in 2023 was remarkable, but replicating it in consecutive editions would mark a genuine shift in Asian archery's power balance.
NationPress
30 Sept 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Did India qualify for the women's compound archery gold final at the Asian Games?
Yes, India qualified for the gold medal final by defeating South Korea 234-233 in the semifinal at Okazaki Chuo Sogo Park Multipurpose Square on 30 September. The trio of Chikitha Taniparthi, Prithika Pradeep, and Jyothi Surekha Vennam will face China in the final.
Who are the three archers in India's women's compound team?
India's women's compound team consists of Chikitha Taniparthi, Prithika Pradeep, and Jyothi Surekha Vennam. All three contributed crucial scores during the 234-233 semifinal win over South Korea.
How close was India's semifinal win over South Korea?
India won by just one point — 234-233 — with the lead shrinking to a single point at 174-173 after End 3. Both teams shot identical final-end scores of two 10s and a 9, meaning India's narrow advantage held through to the finish.
Who will India face in the gold medal final?
India will face China in the women's compound archery team gold medal final at the Asian Games in Okazaki. South Korea, who lost the semifinal, will compete against Chinese Taipei for the bronze medal.
How did India perform at the last Asian Games in archery?
At the Hangzhou 2023 Asian Games, India had its most successful archery campaign ever, winning nine medals — five gold, two silver, and two bronze. The compound archers alone swept all five gold medals on offer in that edition.
