India’s Archery Teams Move into Semi‑Finals at Asian Games 2026

The compound archery events at the Asian Games 2026 have progressed with Indian teams punching their tickets to the semi‑final stage. The men’s and women’s squads each recorded a 235‑232 and 233‑230 victory respectively, overcoming Bhutan and Kazakhstan in the quarterfinals.

The women’s lineup—Jyoti Surekha Venam, Chikita Taniparthi, and Prithika Pradeep—displayed composure under pressure, edging Kazakhstan 233‑230. On the men’s side, Kusal Dalal, Sahil Jadhav, and Ganesh Ratnam delivered a solid performance to beat Bhutan 235‑232.

In the individual arena, Ganesh Ratnam continued his streak by defeating teammate Sahil Jadhav 148‑149, securing a quarterfinal spot where he will meet Chinese archer Chen Chieh‑lun. Meanwhile, the mixed compound team comprising Chikita Taniparthi and Sahil Jadhav also booked a semi‑final place after overwhelming Mongolia 160‑146 in the round of 16 and then Kazakhstan 159‑154.

These results set up a compelling schedule for 30 September, when India will face South Korea in both the men’s and women’s semi‑finals, with the mixed team also eyeing a historic Olympic quota at the upcoming LA28 Games.