CM Bhupendra Patel Hails India's Archery Silver at Asian Games 2026
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India's recurve archers delivered another medal for the nation at the Asian Games 2026, and Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel was among the first to salute the achievement on Saturday, October 3. The trio of Dhiraj Bommadevara, Yashdeep Sanjay Bhoge, and Neeraj Chauhan claimed a Silver Medal in the Archery Recurve Men's Team event, adding another chapter to India's growing story at the continental showpiece.
Three archers, one silver, a nation's pride
CM Patel offered his 'heartiest congratulations' to the three athletes, highlighting their 'precision, composure and outstanding teamwork' as the qualities that carried India to the podium. The silver marks what the CM called 'another silver for Indian archery' — a phrasing that signals this is not a solitary moment but part of a broader medal push by India's archery contingent at these Games.
Bommadevara, Bhoge and Chauhan: the men behind the medals
Dhiraj Bommadevara has been one of India's most consistent recurve performers in recent years, combining technical excellence with high-pressure composure. Yashdeep Sanjay Bhoge and Neeraj Chauhan complete a team built on youth and ambition. Together, they navigated the demanding team format — where collective nerve matters as much as individual skill — to reach the final and stand on the podium.
CM Patel closed with a pointed wish for the athletes: 'May you continue to hit the mark and achieve many more victories for India' — a line that doubles as both a personal blessing and a call to keep the momentum alive through the remainder of the Games.