Gold medallists India's Chikitha Taniparthi, Prithika Pradeep and Jyothi Surekha Vennam celebrate on the podium during the compound women's team victory ceremony on September 30, 2026 | Photo Credit: Reuters Indian women’s compound archery team produced a sensational performance to outwit China and retain the gold medal at the Asian Games with a world record score on Wednesday (September 30, 2026)The Indian team comprising of Jyothi Surekha Vennam, Chikitha Taniparthi, Prithika Pradeep dominated the summit clash, outclassing China 238-234 in the gold medal match to bag the top podium.Keep track | Asian Games 2026 LIVE: Indian women’s compound team wins goldThe Indians equalled Korea’s world record in achieving the feat. China team consisted of Wunier, Yue Wang and Fangyao Wei won the silver.India had defeated South Korea 234-233 to reach the final at Okazaki Chuo Sogo Park here.The Korean team comprising Park Jungyoon, Park Yerin and Kang Yeonseo defeated Chinese Taipei to win the bronze.The Indian women’s compound team had won the gold medal at the 2023 Asian Games in Hangzhou. Published - September 30, 2026 08:19 am IST
Asian Games 2026: Indian women’s compound team strikes gold with world record
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