Asian Games 2026: Kushal Dalal, Sahil Jadhav, and Ganesh Thirumuru Clinch Gold in Men’s Compound Archery
India continued its impressive run in compound archery at the 20th Asian Games, with Kushal Dalal, Sahil Rajesh Jadhav and Ganesh Maniratnam Thirumuru securing the Gold Medal in the Compound Men’s Team event.
The Indian trio produced a thrilling performance in the final, overcoming a two-point deficit to edge past China 238–237 in a closely fought contest. The dramatic comeback highlighted the composure and resilience of the Indian archers under pressure.
China settled for the Silver Medal, while South Korea claimed the Bronze Medal after winning the third-place play-off.
The victory further strengthens India’s strong presence in compound archery on the Asian and international stage. Dalal, Jadhav and Thirumuru demonstrated remarkable consistency and mental strength when it mattered most, delivering another memorable gold-medal moment for the Indian contingent.