Historic Win Propels Indian Archers into Asian Games Archery Championship Final

India’s mixed compound archery team created history at the 2026 Asian Games by booking a spot in the final after a nail‑biting 156‑155 victory over Thailand. The encounter unfolded at the Oka Jaki Chuo Sogo Park Multi‑Purpose Square on September 30.

The Thai archers, Piarat Rattanapongkiat and Kanoknanapus Kaewchomphu, started with lower scores of 9 and 8, while the Indian duo opened with three tens and a nine, taking a 39‑37 lead. Subsequent ends saw a series of ten‑ring exchanges, but India’s consistency kept them ahead.

In the decisive final end, Chikita’s ten‑ring shot paired with Sahil’s perfect ten sealed the one‑point margin. The win not only advances the pair to the gold‑medal match but also adds to India’s growing archery legacy, which now includes seven gold medals at the continental event.

Chikita, already a gold‑medalist from the women’s team event, will now focus on the individual final, while the men’s compound team prepares for their own semi‑final against South Korea.