CM Yogi Hails India's Silver in Recurve Archery at Asian Games 2026
Synopsis
CM Yogi Adityanath congratulated the Indian Recurve Men's Team — Dhiraj Bommadevara, Yashdeep Sanjay Bhoge, and Neeraj Chauhan — on clinching Silver at Asian Games 2026, marking India's second consecutive silver in the event after Hangzhou 2022.
Key Takeaways
Dhiraj Bommadevara , Yashdeep Sanjay Bhoge , and Neeraj Chauhan won Silver in the Recurve Men's Team event at Asian Games 2026 .
India lost the final to South Korea , the dominant force in recurve archery.
This is India's second consecutive Silver in this event, following the Hangzhou 2022 Asian Games.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath posted his congratulations on October 2, 2026 .
Recurve is the Olympic format of archery, making Asian Games performance a key global benchmark.
Silver, and a statement of consistency. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday, October 2, 2026 congratulated the Indian Recurve Men's Team — Dhiraj Bommadevara, Yashdeep Sanjay Bhoge, and Neeraj Chauhan — on winning the Silver Medal in the Recurve Men's Team event at the Asian Games 2026, calling it 'a determined Silver for India.'
Final against South Korea, and a back-to-back Silver
The Indian trio went the distance in the final, falling to perennial powerhouse South Korea but refusing to fold without a fight. What makes the result stand out: this is India's second consecutive Silver Medal in the same event, mirroring the performance at the Hangzhou 2022 Asian Games. Back-to-back silvers in a discipline South Korea has long dominated is not a consolation — it is a trend line.
Three names, one chapter in India's archery story
Dhiraj Bommadevara, Yashdeep Sanjay Bhoge, and Neeraj Chauhan now share a page in the sport's national record. CM Yogi noted the performance 'adds another chapter to India's success in Archery' — a discipline that has steadily grown from a regional pursuit to a credible Asian Games force. Recurve archery, the Olympic format, carries particular weight: medals here signal genuine global-level competitiveness.
The Chief Minister signed off with 'Jai Hind!' — a salute to the nation — underlining the patriotic register of the achievement on what is also Gandhi Jayanti, October 2.
Point of View
But consistent podium finishes represent a structural improvement in Indian archery infrastructure and selection. Political leaders amplifying these achievements reflects a deliberate national-sport narrative, framing every Asian Games medal as part of a broader 'sporting India' brand-building exercise. For a discipline that rarely commands prime-time attention, two silvers in a row could accelerate institutional investment and grassroots outreach.
NationPress
2 Oct 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Silver in Recurve Men's Team archery at Asian Games 2026?
Dhiraj Bommadevara , Yashdeep Sanjay Bhoge , and Neeraj Chauhan won the Silver Medal in the Recurve Men's Team event at the Asian Games 2026 , losing the final to South Korea.
Is this India's first silver in Recurve Team archery at the Asian Games?
No. This is India's second consecutive silver in the same event. The Indian Recurve Men's Team also won silver at the Hangzhou 2022 Asian Games .
Which country beat India in the Recurve Men's Team archery final at Asian Games 2026?
South Korea defeated India in the final, claiming gold. South Korea is traditionally the strongest nation in recurve archery globally.
Why did CM Yogi Adityanath comment on the Asian Games archery result?
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath posted congratulations on October 2, 2026 , celebrating the medal as part of India's growing success in archery at the continental level.
What is recurve archery and why does it matter?
Recurve archery is the Olympic format of the sport, making performance at the Asian Games a key benchmark for a country's global competitiveness. Medals in this discipline are considered strong indicators of readiness for the Olympic stage.
