India sweep all 3 compound archery team golds at Asian Games 2023
Synopsis
India did not just win — they swept. All three compound archery team golds at the Asian Games in Okazaki fell to India on a single day, including a world-record-equalling women's performance, a shoot-off victory over South Korea that secured an Olympic quota for LA 2028, and a dramatic men's comeback against China. It is the clearest statement yet that India owns this discipline at the Asian Games.
Key Takeaways
India swept all three compound archery team gold medals at the Asian Games in Okazaki on 30 September .
The women's team of Chikitha Taniparthi , Prithika Pradeep , and Jyothi Surekha Vennam defeated China 238-234 , equalling the world record.
The mixed team of Chikitha and Sahil Jadhav beat South Korea in a shoot-off 157-157 , securing India an Olympic quota for LA 2028 .
The men's team of Kushal Dalal , Sahil Jadhav, and Ganesh Mani Ratnam Thirumuru edged China 238-237 with a perfect final end.
India had previously won all five compound golds at Hangzhou 2023 , cementing their continental dominance.
Individual quarterfinals for Ganesh and Chikitha are scheduled for Thursday .
India completed a historic clean sweep of all three compound archery team gold medals at the Asian Games in Okazaki on Wednesday, 30 September, asserting their dominance in the discipline with commanding victories across the women's team, mixed team, and men's team events. The triple triumph underlines India's stature as the undisputed force in Asian Games compound archery.
Women's Team: World Record Equalled, Title Defended
The sweep was set in motion by the women's trio of Chikitha Taniparthi, Prithika Pradeep, and Jyothi Surekha Vennam, who defeated China 238-234 in the final. In doing so, they successfully defended the gold they had claimed at the previous edition — having won silver in 2018 and bronze in 2014. Their score of 238 equalled the world record set by South Korea at the 2014 Asian Games in Incheon. The Indian trio built an early lead and held their composure through the closing stages, producing a flawless final end to deny China any chance of a comeback.
Mixed Team: Shoot-Off Thriller Secures Olympic Quota
The mixed team final that followed was considerably more dramatic. Chikitha and Sahil Jadhav were tied 157-157 with South Korea's Park Jungyoon and Choi Yonghee after regulation, forcing a shoot-off. Both Indian archers found the 10-ring, while Choi managed only a nine, handing India the gold. The victory also secured India a quota place for the mixed team event at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics, where compound archery is set to make its Olympic debut. Chikitha claimed her second gold of the Games, while Sahil earned his first.
Men's Team: Dramatic Comeback Against China
The men's final was the most nerve-wracking of the three. Kushal Dalal, Sahil Jadhav, and Ganesh Mani Ratnam Thirumuru trailed 58-60 after the opening end and remained two points adrift at the halfway stage. China extended its lead to 179-178 after three ends. However, the Indian trio responded with a perfect final end. China dropped an eight with its opening arrow in the last end, allowing India to overturn the deficit. China produced three successive 10s to finish, but it was not enough as India prevailed 238-237 to complete the sweep.
India's Compound Archery Dominance at Asian Games
This clean sweep adds another landmark chapter to India's exceptional record in the discipline. At Hangzhou 2023, Indian compound archers had won all five gold medals available, with recurve teams contributing a silver and a bronze. Wednesday's three golds reinforce India's status as the pre-eminent compound archery nation on the continent. Notably, this is the first time India has swept all three compound team golds in a single edition. The focus now shifts to the individual events, with Ganesh and Chikitha among the Indian archers scheduled to compete in the individual quarterfinals on Thursday.
Point of View
Including a world-record-equalling score and a shoot-off win that doubles as an Olympic qualification, is not a one-off: this is a pattern. The more pressing question is whether Indian sporting infrastructure will scale up compound archery's profile ahead of LA 2028, when the discipline finally makes its Olympic debut and India will arrive as genuine gold contenders rather than underdogs.
NationPress
30 Sept 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
How did India perform in compound archery at the Asian Games 2023?
India swept all three compound archery team gold medals in Okazaki on 30 September, winning the women's team, mixed team, and men's team events. It extended India's record of dominance in the discipline at the Asian Games, having also won all five compound golds at Hangzhou 2023.
Who were the Indian archers that won gold at the Asian Games?
The women's team comprised Chikitha Taniparthi, Prithika Pradeep, and Jyothi Surekha Vennam. The mixed team was Chikitha Taniparthi and Sahil Jadhav. The men's team consisted of Kushal Dalal, Sahil Jadhav, and Ganesh Mani Ratnam Thirumuru.
Did India qualify for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics in compound archery?
Yes. India's mixed team victory over South Korea in a shoot-off secured a quota place for the mixed team compound archery event at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics, where the discipline is set to make its Olympic debut.
What world record did India equal in compound archery at the Asian Games?
The Indian women's team of Chikitha Taniparthi, Prithika Pradeep, and Jyothi Surekha Vennam scored 238 in the team final, equalling the world record set by South Korea at the 2014 Asian Games in Incheon.
How did the men's compound archery team final unfold?
India trailed China by two points for much of the final, with the score 179-178 after three ends. In the decisive final end, China dropped an eight with its opening arrow while India shot a perfect end, turning the deficit into a winning margin. India won 238-237.
