Pabitra Banerjee : India’s compound archery contingent delivered an absolute masterclass at the Asian Games 2026, scripting a historic campaign by cleaning up all three team gold medals on offer and locking down massive Olympic qualification quotas.
The day began with the mixed compound pair holding their nerve in a wild, nail-biting thriller against South Korea. After finishing deadlocked at 157-157 in regulation, the Indian duo stepped up in a high-pressure shoot-off to edge out the Koreans 20-19. This monumental victory officially sealed a prized quota place for India in the compound mixed team event at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics, where the discipline makes its historic debut.
Women’s Trio Matches World Record Score to Outclass China
Adding to the golden rush, the women’s compound team delivered a stunning performance by matching a world record score of 238 to outclass China 238-234 in a high-voltage final. Dominating with pinpoint precision from the opening ends, the women’s squad maintained a blistering scoring pace that left their opponents with no room for error.
Men’s Team Clinches Golden Hat-Trick in Last-Arrow Cliffhanger
Not stopping there, the men’s compound team—comprising Kushal Dalal, Sahil Jadhav, and Ganesh Mani Ratnam Thirumuru—completed a sensational golden hat-trick for the contingent.
Trailing by two points late in the match, the trio orchestrated an epic comeback under extreme pressure, capitalizing on a crucial late misfire by the opposition to snatch a 238-237 victory in another last-arrow cliffhanger.
With unmatched precision, nerves of absolute steel, and total supremacy across every single team category, India’s compound archers have completely rewritten the international record books, cementing their status as the dominant force on the global stage.
