Asian Games: Ganesh wins bronze in men’s individual compound archery

October 1, 2026 12:12 PM

Asian Games: Ganesh wins bronze in men’s individual compound archery

Indian compound archer Ganesh Mani Ratnam Thirumuru produced a commanding performance to win the men's individual bronze medal at the Asian Games in Nagoya on Thursday. Ganesh, who was a part of the gold-winning men's team on Wednesday, defeated Vietnam's Cong Duc Dang 149-144 in the bronze medal playoff after bowing out of individual gold contention with a semifinal loss. It was perfect shooting from the 20-year-old Indian in the playoff as he was on mark in 14 out of his 15 shots. Ganesh ha...

Asian Games 2026: Double gold in compound archery; Indian mixed team wins gold after women’s top finish

September 30, 2026 10:37 AM

Asian Games 2026: Double gold in compound archery; Indian mixed team wins gold after women’s top finish

India's compound mixed archery pair of Chikitha Taniparthi and Sahil Jadhav claimed the gold medal and secured a 2028 Olympic quota place by beating Korea in a tense shoot-off at the Asian Games here on Wednesday after the women's team also finished on top in the same event. Chikitha and Sahil showed nerves of steel to prevail over Korea's Jungyoon Park and Choi Eun Gyu in a thrilling final, winning 158-157 after a shoot-off. The Indian duo had entered the gold-medal match after beating Thaila...