Indian archer Dhiraj Bommadevara delivered an exceptional performance at the Asian Games 2026, setting both Asian and national records in the men’s recurve qualification. He achieved an outstanding score of 698, placing him at the top of the qualification round in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan on September 26. This remarkable feat secured him the number one seeding in the individual competition and contributed significantly to India’s team score.

Dhiraj’s performance was pivotal, as it also positioned India in third place for the men’s team qualification. The combination of scores from his teammates, Neeraj Chauhan and Yashdeep Bhoge, who finished 20th and 25th respectively, resulted in a team total of 2039. While no medals are awarded based solely on qualification scores, the team will enter the knockout stages with considerable momentum as the third seeds.

As the qualification rounds determine the draws for knockout matches, Dhiraj’s high seed strengthens his position in the subsequent individual competition.

Strong Performance in Women’s Compound Qualification

In the women’s compound qualification event, Chikitha Taniparthi also excelled, recording a score of 705 out of a possible 720, which placed her first in the individual standings. Her impressive performance was complemented by Jyothi Surekha Vennam, who secured 13th place with a score of 699. Prithika Pradeep rounded out the team in 20th place with a score of 695.

India’s combined score of 2099 in the women’s compound team category earned them a second-place finish in qualification. The format for qualifications influences how teams are positioned in upcoming knockout events, with both individual and team competitions poised for further action.

The archery segment has generated heightened anticipation as the competition progresses, showcasing the talents and capabilities of Indian archers in the Asian Games.

India’s Achievements Across Various Sports

On the same day, India also captured a silver medal in shooting, with athletes Ashi Chouksey, Tilottama Sen, and Vidarsa Vinod securing second place in the women’s 50m rifle 3 positions team event. In addition to this, Tilottama qualified for the individual final, following a strong qualification round where she placed third with a score of 590, whereas Vidarsa finished in 65th place with 588 points.

In athletics, Sawan Barwal made headlines by finishing second in the men’s marathon with a national record time of 2:11:37. Tejaswin Shankar continued to demonstrate his athletic prowess in the men’s decathlon, winning both the 100m event and the long jump. After these performances, he ranked well in overall standings.

The fencing team saw mixed fortunes, advancing to the quarter-finals but ultimately losing to South Korea. In canoe sprint events, Harshwardhan Shaktawat made headway into Final B of the men’s kayak single 500m, while Parvathy Geetha and Prasanna Kumar progressed to Final A in the mixed kayak double 500m.

In table tennis and badminton, both Yashaswini Ghorpade and Lakshya Sen were eliminated from the competition. As of the latest updates, India has secured a total of 25 medals at the Asian Games, consisting of two golds, eleven silvers, and twelve bronze medals, placing them 12th in the overall medal standings.

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