In a stellar performance at the 24th Asian Archery Championships held in Dhaka (8–14 Nov 2025), India’s compound archery squad brought home five medals — three golds and two silvers — underlining the nation’s growing strength in the sport. News on AIR+2The Economic Times+2
Medals Galore: How India Did It
- Jyothi Surekha Vennam was the star of the show. She clinched individual gold, defeating Prithika Pradeep in a close all-Indian final (147–145). The Bridge+2Asianet Newsable+2
- In the women’s compound team event, Jyothi, Prithika, and Deepshikha edged out South Korea 236–234 to take the title. The Economic Times+1
- The mixed team (Abhishek Verma + Deepshikha) added another gold for India with a tight 153–151 win over Bangladesh. The Economic Times
- In the men’s compound team, the trio of Abhishek Verma, Sahil Jadhav, and Prathamesh Fuge fought hard, but narrowly lost to Kazakhstan, settling for silver. The Economic Times+1
- Another silver came in the men’s compound individual or team (depending on how sources report), underlining consistent performance across categories. News on AIR+1
Historic Moments & Milestones
- This win makes Jyothi Surekha Vennam the first archer ever to win 3 Asian Championships individual titles (her earlier wins were in 2015 and 2021). The Bridge+1
- India’s dominance in the compound category signals its increasing depth — both in experienced archers like Jyothi and rising names like Prithika and Deepshikha.
- The results elevate India’s status in Asian archery and are likely to boost morale for future international events, including world championships and potential Olympic qualification.
The Road to Victory
- At the qualification stage, Indian archers performed brilliantly. Deepshikha topped the women’s compound qualifying round with a score of 705, one of the highest in her category. World Archery+1
- Veteran Abhishek Verma and Sahil Jadhav also showed strong form, contributing significantly to team events. The Economic Times+1
- Mental strength and consistency were key: in high-pressure match-arrows (especially in team and mixed finals), India’s archers kept their composure and executed their shots with precision.
Implications & What’s Next
- Boost for Olympic Hopes: With compound archery getting more recognition and India performing strongly, the roadmap to the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics looks more promising.
- Investment & Support: These wins will likely drive more funding and institutional support for archery in India, especially for compound disciplines.
- Emerging Talent: Archers like Prithika Pradeep and Deepshikha are now firmly on the map. Their success in Dhaka could pave the way for major international assignments.
- Strategic Momentum: Archery Association of India (AAI) may leverage this performance to push for more continental and global exposure for Indian talent.
Challenges to Address
- Maintaining momentum: Consistency across future tournaments will be critical
- Handling pressure: As expectations rise, so does the mental burden on young archers
- Infrastructure & training: Ensuring world-class training facilities, coaching, and exposure for all promising archers
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