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India Secures Mixed Compound Archery Gold and a 2028 Olympic Quota at the Asian Games
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The Decisive Final
On September 30 2026, the Indian mixed compound archery pair Chikitha Taniparthi and Sahil Jadhav defeated South Korea’s Park Jungyoon and Choi Yonghee in a tightly contested final at the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya. The match was dead-locked at 157-157 after the regular ends, forcing a shoot-off. In the shoot-off the Indian duo each fired a perfect 10, while the Korean pair’s best effort was a 9, giving India the victory.
*Competing scores reported*:
- Some outlets recorded the shoot-off result as 158-157 after the tie-breaker.
- Others listed the shoot-off as 20-19 in points.
Both accounts agree that the tie-breaker secured the gold medal for India.
Background & Context
Compound archery has been a strong suit for India at recent Asian Games. The nation swept all three compound team events in Hangzhou 2022 and entered the 2026 Games as defending champions in the women’s and mixed categories. The mixed team event is slated to make its Olympic debut at the Los Angeles 2028 Games, raising the stakes for a quota place.
Key Figures
- Chikitha Taniparthi – Indian archer, mixed team gold medalist, also part of the women’s compound team that set a world-record-equaling score.
- Sahil Jadhav – Indian archer, mixed team gold medalist, previously won individual gold at the 2025 World University Games.
- Park Jungyoon – South Korean archer, mixed team finalist.
- Choi Yonghee – South Korean archer, mixed team finalist.
Timeline
- Early rounds (date unspecified) – Indian pair edged Thailand 156-155 in the semifinals to reach the final.
- September 30 2026 – Final against South Korea concluded with a shoot-off victory, securing the gold medal and an Olympic quota for the 2028 Los Angeles Games.
Data & Statistics
- Final regular-play score: 157-157 (tie).
- Shoot-off outcome: India 10 + 10 vs Korea 10 + 9 (10-9 margin).
- Alternate shoot-off tally reported as 20-19.
- Olympic quota secured for the compound mixed team event at the 2028 Los Angeles Games.
Official Statements & Responses
The Indian contingent highlighted the significance of the win as a “historic qualification” for the upcoming Olympic debut of the mixed compound event. Team members emphasized staying focused under pressure, echoing a broader team mantra of returning to core strengths.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Get back to what you know best and keep focusing on that’,” — Prithika Surekha Vennam, Indian archer.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
- Score discrepancy: While several reports state the final score after the shoot-off as 158-157, others present the shoot-off tally as 20-19. The exact point breakdown of the shoot-off remains unclear.
- Semifinal details: The precise date and venue of the semifinal against Thailand are not specified in the available sources.
What’s Next
Having secured the Olympic quota, the Indian mixed compound team will aim to compete at the Los Angeles 2028 Games, where the event will appear for the first time. Preparations and selection trials are expected to take place in the lead-up to the Olympics.