PM Modi hails Jyothi, Prithika, Chikitha on Asian Games gold and world-record 238
Synopsis
India's women compound archery trio did not just win gold at Asian Games 2026 — they equalled a world record standing since Incheon 2014. Defeating both South Korea and China on the same day with a perfect 238, Jyothi Surekha Vennam, Prithika Pradeep and Chikitha Taniparthi have cemented India's place at the very top of compound archery.
Key Takeaways
Jyothi Surekha Vennam , Prithika Pradeep , and Chikitha Taniparthi won gold in the Women's Compound Team event at the Asian Games 2026 on 30 September 2026 .
India defeated China 238–234 in the final, retaining the gold medal from the previous Asian Games.
The 238-point score equalled the world record set by South Korea at the Incheon 2014 Asian Games.
India also beat South Korea in the semifinal, eliminating both traditional compound archery powerhouses in one day.
PM Modi congratulated the trio via a post on X , calling it 'a tremendous achievement.'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 30 September 2026 congratulated Indian archers Jyothi Surekha Vennam, Prithika Pradeep, and Chikitha Taniparthi after the trio clinched gold in the Women's Compound Team event at the Asian Games 2026, their 238-point final score simultaneously equalling the world record. The Indian team defeated China 238–234 in the final, successfully defending the gold medal they had won at the previous edition.
Modi's Reaction on X
'A Gold for India! Congratulations to Jyothi Surekha Vennam, Prithika Pradeep and Chikitha Taniparthi on winning the Gold Medal in the Women's Compound Team event at the Asian Games 2026. This is even more special because their performance also equalled the World Record. This is a tremendous achievement for our archers. Best wishes to the entire team for their future endeavours,' PM Modi posted on X.
How India Won the Final
The final was played at the Okazaki Chuo Sogo Park Multipurpose Square on Wednesday. India took a 30–28 lead in the opening end and steadily extended their advantage despite a nine from Chikitha in the second end's first rotation. Prithika and Jyothi remained near-flawless throughout, hitting 10s with consistent regularity to keep India ahead. By the halfway mark India led 119–116, and after End 3 the margin stood at 178–175.
China applied pressure in the final end with three consecutive 10s, but the Indian trio responded with a perfect last set — all 10s — to seal the match 238–234 and retain the title.
A World Record in the Making
The score of 238 equalled the world record originally set by South Korea at the Incheon 2014 Asian Games. Notably, India had also defeated South Korea in the semifinal before facing China in the final, effectively overcoming both of the sport's traditional powerhouses in a single day.
What This Means for Indian Archery
The victory underlines India's growing dominance in compound archery on the continental stage. This is the second successive Asian Games gold for this format of the event, a feat that places India firmly among the elite in women's compound team archery globally. The performance also boosts India's overall medal tally at the 2026 Asian Games and will likely strengthen calls for greater investment in the archery pipeline ahead of future multi-sport events.
Point of View
In a field that included South Korea and China, signals a structural shift in Indian archery, not a one-off peak. The real question is whether the sport's administrators will use this moment to build depth beyond the current three names — because if India is to convert continental success into World Championship and Olympic compound glory, the pipeline must extend well past Jyothi, Prithika, and Chikitha.
NationPress
30 Sept 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What did India achieve in women's compound archery at Asian Games 2026?
India's women's compound team of Jyothi Surekha Vennam, Prithika Pradeep, and Chikitha Taniparthi won gold at the Asian Games 2026 by defeating China 238–234 in the final. Their 238-point score also equalled the world record set by South Korea at the Incheon 2014 Asian Games.
Where was the Asian Games 2026 archery final held?
The Women's Compound Team final was held at the Okazaki Chuo Sogo Park Multipurpose Square. The match took place on Wednesday, 30 September 2026.
Did India defend its Asian Games gold in women's compound archery?
Yes, India successfully retained the gold medal in the Women's Compound Team event at the Asian Games, having won the title at the previous edition as well. The 2026 win came with a world-record-equalling score of 238.
What did PM Modi say about the Indian archers' win?
PM Modi posted on X calling it 'a Gold for India' and described the world-record-equalling performance as 'even more special,' adding that it was 'a tremendous achievement for our archers.' He extended best wishes to the team for future endeavours.
Who holds the women's compound team archery world record and when was it set?
The world record of 238 points in the Women's Compound Team event was originally set by South Korea at the Incheon 2014 Asian Games. India's trio equalled that mark in the 2026 Asian Games final against China.
