Asian archery championships: India clinches four medals, including three gold

Jyothi secured the women’s individual and team gold medals, while Verma played his part in helping India win the mixed team gold and men’s team silver

Seasoned compound archers V. Jyothi Surekha and Abhishek Verma led India to claim four medals, including three gold, at the Asian archery championships in Dhaka on Thursday (November 13, 2025).In an all-Indian Compound Women’s Individual Final, Jyothi Surekha Vennam triumphed over Prithika Pradeep in a closely fought contest, winning 147-145 to claim gold, while Prithika secured the silver medal, ensuring a clean sweep for India. The AAI praised both archers for their “brilliant show of focus and composure.” Earlier, the Indian Compound Women’s Team-comprising Deepshikha, Jyothi Surekha Vennam, and Prithika Pradeep-clinched team gold after defeating Korea in a thrilling final by 236-234. The victory added another prestigious title to India’s growing medal tally. India’s winning streak continued as Abhishek Verma and Deepshikha secured the gold medal in the Compound Mixed Team event, overcoming Bangladesh with a 153-151 win in a tense final. Meanwhile, in the Compound Men’s Team event, the Indian trio of Abhishek Verma, Sahil Jadhav, and Prathamesh Fuge earned silver, after finishing second in a hard-fought final. 

With multiple podium finishes across individual, team, and mixed categories, India has reaffirmed its dominance in compound archery at the continental level.