Jyothi Surekha Vennam, Chikitha Taniparthi and Prithika Pradeep deliver a world-record-equalling performance to defeat China 238–234.
India has added another golden chapter to its Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 campaign as the women’s compound archery team clinched the gold medal, defeating China 238–234 in a thrilling final.
The Indian trio of Jyothi Surekha Vennam, Chikitha Taniparthi and Prithika Pradeep maintained remarkable composure throughout the contest. Their final score of 238 equalled the world record, underlining the precision and consistency of their performance.
The victory also means India has successfully defended its women’s compound team title, repeating the gold-medal success from the previous Asian Games.
For Jyothi Surekha Vennam, the achievement adds another major medal to an already distinguished Asian Games career. Chikitha Taniparthi and Prithika Pradeep also played crucial roles in a performance that showcased the depth and growing strength of Indian compound archery.
China finished with silver, while India stood on top of the podium after a near-perfect final.
India 238 – 234 China
Gold: India
Silver: China
World-record-equalling score: 238
