India Shines at Archery Asia Cup, Bags 10 Medals with Compound Sweep
March 27: India delivered a dominant performance at the Archery Asia Cup, clinching a total of 10 medals — including two gold, four silver, and four bronze — across recurve and compound events. The highlight of the campaign was a clean sweep in the men’s individual compound category and strong finishes in team competitions.
Archery has long been a key discipline for India at the continental level, with consistent podium finishes at events like the Asian Games and Asia Cup stages. While recurve archery remains the Olympic format, compound archery — known for its precision and technological advancements — has rapidly grown in prominence.
The upcoming inclusion of compound mixed team archery in the Los Angeles Olympics 2028 further elevates the importance of India’s recent success, positioning the country as a strong contender on the global stage.
India’s dominance was most evident in the men’s individual compound event, where Uday Kamboj edged past Prathamesh Jawkar 145-144 in a thrilling final to claim gold. Rajat Chauhan secured bronze after defeating Thailand’s Peerawat Rattanapongkiat by the same margin, completing an all-India podium sweep.
In the women’s individual compound event, Tejal Salve added to the medal tally with a convincing 144-135 win over Mariia Dimidiuk to claim bronze.
The compound mixed team duo of Chikitha Taniparthi and Rajat Chauhan secured gold in a closely fought 158-156 victory against Malaysia, underlining India’s growing strength in the format.
Meanwhile, the Indian women’s compound team — featuring Chikitha Taniparthi, Raj Kaur, and Tejal Salve — settled for silver after a narrow 229-227 loss to Kazakhstan.
In recurve events, India continued its strong showing. Ridhi clinched silver in the women’s individual category, while the men’s recurve team of Devaang Gupta, Sukhchain Singh, and Juyel Singh also secured silver after a closely contested final.
Earlier in the tournament, the women’s recurve team — Ruma Biswas, Kirti, and Ridhi — won bronze, while the men’s compound team edged Bhutan in a tight playoff to secure another podium finish.
India’s final tally of 10 medals reflects a balanced performance across both compound and recurve disciplines, showcasing depth in talent and competitive consistency.
This performance reinforces India’s status as a rising powerhouse in international archery, particularly in compound events. With the sport gaining more global recognition and Olympic inclusion expanding, India’s consistent results signal strong medal prospects in upcoming global competitions.
The blend of experienced campaigners and emerging athletes highlights a robust pipeline, backed by improved training infrastructure and international exposure.
India’s impressive campaign at the Archery Asia Cup not only underscores its dominance in compound archery but also highlights steady progress in recurve events. As the sport evolves, India appears well-positioned to convert continental success into global achievements.
Our Final Thoughts
India’s performance at the Archery Asia Cup reflects a well-rounded and confident squad capable of competing at the highest level. The clean sweep in the compound category sends a strong message ahead of future global events, especially with Olympic recognition on the horizon. If this momentum continues, Indian archery could soon witness a golden phase on the world stage.