Shoot-off thriller! Chikitha-Sahil win India’s second archery gold at Asian Games 2026, seal LA28 quota
India clinched a dramatic gold in the compound mixed team event at the 2026 Asian Games, edging South Korea in a shoot-off after the final ended level at 157-157. Chikitha Taniparthi and Sahil Jadhav held their nerve to shoot 20 against Korea’s 19. The victory also earned India a men’s and women’s quota place for the...
Key Takeaways
- India clinched a dramatic gold in the compound mixed team event at the 2026 Asian Games, edging South Korea in a shoot-off after the final ended level at 157-157.
- Chikitha Taniparthi and Sahil Jadhav held their nerve to shoot 20 against Korea’s 19.
- The victory also earned India a men’s and women’s quota place for the LA 2028 Olympics, where compound archery will make its debut.
India clinched a dramatic gold in the compound mixed team event at the 2026 Asian Games, edging South Korea in a shoot-off after the final ended level at 157-157. Chikitha Taniparthi and Sahil Jadhav held their nerve to shoot 20 against Korea’s 19. The victory also earned India a men’s and women’s quota place for the LA 2028 Olympics, where compound archery will make its debut.
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This summary was curated from Times of India Sports.