Chikita Taniparthi and Sahil Jadhav Qualify for Los Angeles 2028 Olympics After Asian Games Triumph

Hyderabad, 30 September – Archers Chikita Taniparthi and Sahil Jadhav secured a place at the upcoming Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games by winning gold in the mixed compound archery event at the Asian Games. Their victory came after a tightly contested final against South Korea, where the score was locked at 157‑157 before the Indian duo prevailed in a decisive shoot‑off.

The Chief Minister of Telangana, A. Revanth Reddy, congratulated the pair for their outstanding performance, noting that their success adds another chapter to the state’s sporting legacy. He praised Chikita’s earlier gold in the women’s mixed team event, where teammates Vennam Jyothi Surekha and Prathika Pradeep also earned medals.

Reddy highlighted that the athletes’ perseverance, rigorous training, and mental fortitude were instrumental in achieving back‑to‑back golds on a single day. He lauded the team for bringing honor to both Telangana and India on an international platform.

The Olympic qualification marks a historic moment, as mixed team archery will debut at the 2028 Games. The Indian pair’s triumph guarantees a quota spot and sets the stage for a competitive showing in Los Angeles.

The Chief Minister expressed gratitude to Chikita’s family, coaches, and support staff for fostering her talent, and he encouraged the winners to continue their pursuit of excellence, promising further accolades for the state.

Reddy concluded by wishing all Indian participants at Asian Games 2026 success and calling on young athletes to emulate the dedication displayed by Chikita and Sahil.