Sports 30 September 2026
India Edge China in Dramatic Comeback to Clinch Men’s Compound Team Gold
Why in the News?
At the Asian Games 2026 in Japan, the Indian men's compound archery team consisting of Kushal Dalal, Sahil Jadhav, and Ganesh Mani Ratnam Thirumuru pulled off a dramatic comeback to defeat China 238-237 and win the gold medal at Okazaki Chuo Sogo Park Multipurpose Square.
Key Features / Major Points:
Clean Sweep in Compound Team Events: India swept all three team gold medals in compound archery at the Nagoya Asian Games (Women’s Team, Men’s Team, and Mixed Team).
Earlier Wins in the Day:
Women's Team: Chikitha Taniparthi, Prithika Pradeep, and Jyothi Surekha Vennam defended their title by beating China 238-234.
Mixed Team: Chikitha Taniparthi and Sahil Jadhav won gold, securing an Olympic quota place for LA 2028.
Match Thriller: Trailing by two points (118-120) after the second end, India staged a historic comeback in the fourth end after China shot an 8, sealing a narrow 238-237 victory.
Static GK Facts:
Host Location: Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.
World Archery Headquarters: Lausanne, Switzerland.
Archery Association of India (AAI) Established: 1973.
One-Liner Quiz (All Competitive Exams):
Q: Which country did India defeat in the finals to win the Men's Compound Team Archery gold at Asian Games 2026?
A: China (238-237)
Q: Who were the members of the gold-winning Indian Men's Compound Archery team at Nagoya 2026?
A: Kushal Dalal, Sahil Jadhav, and Ganesh Mani Ratnam Thirumuru
Q: Which mixed team pairing won gold for India at Asian Games 2026 to book an LA 2028 Olympic quota?
A: Chikitha Taniparthi and Sahil Jadhav
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