Triple Gold Sweep: India Tops Men's Compound Archery Finale Against Chinese Rivals

India's men’s compound archery team secured its third gold of the 2026 Asian Games, delivering a dramatic 238‑237 win over China in the final round. The three‑man line‑up—Kushal Dalal, Sahil Jadhav and Ganesha Manirathnam Thirumurthi—overcame a two‑point deficit early in the match to finish just ahead of Chinese archers Jiao Liao, Jin Yi Liu and Jingyu Shi.

After falling behind 58‑60 in the opening ends, the Indian side responded with six consecutive tens, narrowing the score to 118‑120. The third end left the teams separated by only a single point, 178‑179, turning the contest into a tension‑filled sprint to the finish.

A critical 8‑point arrow from China opened a fleeting lead, but the Indians answered with flawless shooting on their last six arrows, locking in the gold medal. The victory follows a confident semi‑final performance where India defeated South Korea 236‑229.

Alongside the men's gold, India's women’s and mixed compound teams also captured gold, completing a clean sweep of compound archery events. The men's triumph preserves the three‑title run started at the Hangzhou 2023 Asian Games, cementing India’s position as the leading force in Asian compound archery.

The win also solidifies qualification prospects for the 2028 Olympic Games, where India aims to translate its regional success onto the global stage.