India’s Golden Day at Asian Games 2026: Four Golds and Record-Breaking Performances

India produced a spectacular medal-winning performance at the 2026 Asian Games as Team India secured four gold medals on Day 11, powered by a remarkable clean sweep in compound archery and another gold in shooting.

The biggest success came in compound archery, where India captured gold in the men’s team, women’s team and mixed team events. The women’s trio of Jyothi Surekha Vennam, Taniparthi Chikitha and Prithika Pradeep defeated China 238-234, equalling the world record in the process.

GOLD FOR BHARAT! 🇮🇳🥇

Heartiest congratulations to Kushal Dalal, Sahil Rajesh Jadhav and Ganesh Maniratnam Thirumuru, on winning the Gold Medal in the Compound Men’s Team event at the Asian Games 2026. A proud moment for Indian archery and for the entire nation.#Cheer4Bharat pic.twitter.com/mU8b6KzdDk

— Dr Mansukh Mandaviya (@mansukhmandviya) September 30, 2026

In the men’s compound team final, Kushal Dalal, Sahil Rajesh Jadhav and Ganesh Mani Ratnam Thirumuru edged China 238-237 in a thrilling one-point contest to complete India’s archery gold rush.

The compound mixed team final delivered another dramatic finish. Sahil Jadhav and Taniparthi Chikitha defeated South Korea in a shoot-off after the regulation contest ended level. The victory also secured India’s first quota for the compound mixed team event at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics, where the discipline is set to make its Olympic debut.

Shooting added another golden moment as Neeru Dhanda and Kynan Chenai won the trap mixed team gold with a score of 34. Their performance surpassed the previous Asian record of 30, giving India another continental record to celebrate.

Congratulations to Sunil Kumar on winning the Bronze Medal in Men’s 87kg Greco-Roman Wrestling at #AsianGames2026!#Cheer4Bharat pic.twitter.com/zH9n609m2b

— Dr Mansukh Mandaviya (@mansukhmandviya) September 30, 2026

The four gold medals added to India’s growing medal tally and highlighted the country’s strength across archery and shooting. Boxing and wrestling also contributed podium finishes, while Indian athletes continued to remain in medal contention across hockey, squash, tennis, cycling, golf, canoe slalom, sport climbing, sepaktakraw and esports.

With the competition entering its decisive stages, India’s campaign continues to gather momentum across multiple sporting arenas.

Four gold medals, record-breaking performances and high-pressure finishes made it another memorable chapter for Team India at Aichi-Nagoya 2026.