India continued its dominant run in archery at the Asian Games 2026 as the men's compound team secured a sensational gold medal following a tense final victory against China. The Indian trio comprising Sahil Rajesh Jadhav, Ganesh Maniratnam Thirumuru, and Kushal Dalal held their composure during high-pressure moments to capture the top podium spot. This victory marked India's third archery gold at the Games, successfully taking the nation's overall gold tally into double digits at 10.
A Tense Turnaround in the Final Round
The gold medal clash witnessed fierce competition from the opening arrow. Through the end of the third round, the Indian lineup trailed the Chinese team by a single point, keeping supporters on edge. The decisive fourth end brought the critical turning point when an opening appeared following a slip by the Chinese side. Seizing the momentum, India's archers delivered precision shots to seal the contest with a razor-thin 238-237 scoreline.
Milestone for Indian Archery
Following earlier triumph by the women's compound squad, the men's victory completed another memorable milestone on the range. President Droupadi Murmu extended congratulations to the medal winners on day 11 of the competition. With further archery events still scheduled, India remains positioned to expand its medal count as the Games progress.
