Indian archers, who endured heartbreak at the Paris 2024 Olympics, bounced back spectacularly at the 24th Asian Archery Championships 2025 in Dhaka, winning a record 10 medals (6 gold, 3 silver, 1 bronze). Historic victories by Dhiraj Bommadevara and Ankita Bhakat in individual recurve events marked India’s rise as Asia’s best.
India’s archery contingent delivered its best-ever performance at the Asian Archery Championships 2025, overcoming the disappointment of missing out on medals at the Paris Olympics. The team clinched 10 medals, including 6 golds, establishing India as the top nation in Asia.
The standout triumphs came from Dhiraj Bommadevara and Ankita Bhakat, who secured India’s first-ever individual recurve golds, breaking South Korea’s long-standing dominance. The men’s recurve team also won gold after an 18-year gap, while compound archers like Abhishek Verma and Jyoti Surekha Vennam defended their titles.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the team, calling the achievement “a rare feat of consistency and resilience.” The victory is expected to boost India’s archery ecosystem and inspire young athletes ahead of future global competitions.
Key Highlights / Major Takeaways:
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Medal Tally: 10 medals (6 gold, 3 silver, 1 bronze)
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Historic Wins: First-ever individual recurve golds by Dhiraj Bommadevara & Ankita Bhakat
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Team Gold: Men’s recurve team wins after 18 years
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Olympic Redemption: Bounce-back after Paris 2024 disappointment
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Global Impact: India emerges as Asia’s top archery nation
India’s success signals a power shift in Asian archery, positioning the country as a formidable force ahead of the next Olympic cycle.
Sources: The Logical Indian, Olympics.com, Adda247 Current Affairs