Archers, shooters fire India’s medal rush on a golden day at Asian Games
India achieved a record-breaking day at the Asian Games, securing multiple gold medals in compound archery and mixed trap shooting. The country's total medal count rose to 60, with the women's hockey team also advancing to the finals.
Why it matters
This performance highlights India's growing competitiveness in international multi-sport events and secures critical Olympic qualification spots.
India had its best day of the Asian Games so far as compound archers won all three team gold medals, while shooters Neeru Dhanda and Kynan Chenai also finished on top in the mixed trap event.Three bronze medals in boxing and wrestling took India’s overall tally to 60 medals - 10 gold, 21 silver and 29 bronze. India also moved up to eighth place from 10th on Tuesday.Compound archers complete gold sweepThe compound archers were the stars of the day, successfully defending all three team titles.Jyothi Surekha Vennam, Chikitha and Prithika Pradeep started the gold rush by winning the women’s team event. They beat China’s Wunier, Yue Wang and Fangyao Wei 238-234. The Indian score equalled the world record.Chikitha and Sahil Jadhav then won the mixed team gold.
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