India Wins Two Gold and One Silver at Asian Archery Championships in Dhaka

India’s compound archers delivered an impressive performance at the Asian Archery Championships in Dhaka, winning two gold medals and one silver. The women’s team and mixed team held their nerves in close matches, while the men’s team narrowly missed out on the gold.

India Wins Two Gold and One Silver at Asian Archery Championships in Dhaka

Women’s Team Wins Gold

The women’s compound team featuring Jyothi Surekha Vennam, Deepshikha, and Prithika Pradeep defeated Korea 236–234 in a very close final. Their accurate scoring, including high-scoring ends of 59 and 58 points, helped them secure the gold.

Mixed Team Earns Second Gold

The mixed compound pair of Abhishek Verma and Deepshikha won India’s second gold after beating Bangladesh 153–151. They maintained steady 38-point ends and showed strong control under pressure, reflecting India’s depth and confidence in compound archery.

Men’s Team Gets Silver

In a tight final, the men’s team of Abhishek Verma, Sahil Rajesh Jadhav, and Prathamesh Bhalchandra Fuge won silver, losing 229–230 to Kazakhstan. The match stayed competitive until the final arrows, with Kazakhstan retaining a small advantage.

Strengthening India’s Archery Dominance

This strong medal performance shows India’s growing dominance in compound archery. With a mix of experienced champions and rising talents, India continues to build confidence for upcoming international archery competitions.

Exam-Oriented Notes (Short & Useful)

• India won 2 Gold + 1 Silver in compound archery at the Asian Archery Championships, Dhaka.
• Women’s team beat Korea 236–234.
• Mixed team (Abhishek Verma + Deepshikha) beat Bangladesh 153–151.
• Men’s team lost 229–230 to Kazakhstan and won silver.

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Question & Answer

Q1. Where were the Asian Archery Championships held?
(a) Tokyo
(b) Dhaka
(c) New Delhi
(d) Bangkok
Answer: Dhaka

Q2. How many total medals did India win in compound archery at the Championships?
(a) One gold and one silver
(b) Two gold and one silver
(c) Three gold
(d) One gold and two bronze
Answer: Two gold and one silver

Q3. Which country did the Indian women’s compound team defeat in the final?
(a) Kazakhstan
(b) Korea
(c) Japan
(d) China
Answer: Korea

Q4. Who were the mixed team gold medalists for India?
(a) Jyothi Vennam and Prithika
(b) Abhishek Verma and Deepshikha
(c) Sahil Rajesh and Prathamesh Fuge
(d) Bunyod Mirzametov and Andrey Tyutyun
Answer: Abhishek Verma and Deepshikha

Q5. The Indian men’s team lost to which country in the final to win silver?
(a) Korea
(b) Bangladesh
(c) Kazakhstan
(d) China
Answer: Kazakhstan

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