New Delhi, Sep 30 (SocialNews.XYZ) President of India Droupadi Murmu and several other ministers, including Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, congratulated the Indian women’s compound archery team, comprising Chikitha Taniparthi, Prithika Pradeep and Jyothi Surekha Vennam as they beat China 238-234 to successfully defend their Asian Games gold medal on Wednesday.
“Heartiest congratulations to Taniparthi Chikitha, Prithika Pradeep and Jyothi Surekha Vennam on winning the Gold Medal in the Women’s Compound Archery Team event at the Asian Games 2026! Your exceptional precision, composure and teamwork have made the nation proud. May this memorable achievement inspire you to reach many more milestones,” President Murmu wrote on X.
“Bullseye for Gold! Heartiest congratulations to Jyothi Surekha Vennam, Prithika Pradeep, and Taniparthi Chikitha on winning Gold in the Women’s Compound Team event at #AsianGames2026. The trio also equalled the World Record in a masterclass of precision and skill,” Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya wrote.
“India wins Gold in Compound Women’s Team Archery !! Congratulations to Jyothi Surekha Vennam, Prithika Pradeep and Taniparthi Chikitha for shooting the arrows perfectly to win Gold medal at #AsianGames2026,” Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Minister of Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju said.
“A golden triumph for Indian archery as Jyothi Surekha Vennam, Prithika Pradeep and Chikitha Taniparthi secure the Gold Medal in the Women’s Compound Team event at the Asian Games 2026. Congratulations to the champion trio on this outstanding performance. Their precision, composure and collective determination have brought another proud moment for India. Wishing them continued success and greater glory ahead,” Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said.
“A golden defence for India in Archery! Congratulations to Chikitha Taniparthi, Prithika Pradeep and Jyothi Surekha Vennam on winning the Gold Medal in the Compound Women’s Team event at the Asian Games 2026. Defending their title in style, the Indian trio defeated China 238-234, equalling the World Record score in the process. Another golden chapter for Indian Archery on the Asian stage,” Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said.
Notably, India had clinched a silver medal in the event in 2018 and a bronze in the 2014 edition of the Games. This is India's seventh gold at the ongoing edition of the continental showpiece, with the country’s overall medal tally rising to 54; including seven gold, 21 silver and 26 bronze medals, after the women’s team’s victory.
The Indian trio edged South Korea in the semifinal before dismissing China in the final with a world-record score of 238, which was set by the Koreans in Incheon 2014.
Source: IANS
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