India successfully defended their women’s team compound archery gold at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, defeating China 238-234 in a closely contested final on Wednesday.
The Indian trio of Jyothi Surekha Vennam, Prithika Pradeep and Chikita Thaniparthi produced a composed and high-quality performance under pressure to secure the gold medal.
China pushed India throughout the final, but the Indian archers maintained their accuracy when it mattered most, finishing four points clear at 238-234.
The victory adds another gold medal to India’s impressive campaign at the Asian Games and underlines the country’s strength in compound archery.
For Jyothi Surekha Vennam, one of India’s most accomplished compound archers, the triumph further adds to her remarkable Asian Games record. Alongside Prithika and Chikita, she helped India retain the women’s team title against strong Chinese opposition.
India 238–234 China
India’s gold-medal team:
Jyothi Surekha Vennam
Prithika Pradeep
Chikita Thaniparthi
India’s archers will now look to add to the country’s medal tally in the remaining individual and team events.
