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Asian Games 2026: Compound archers win 3 gold; Neeru-Kynan follow – Highlights
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India returned in action across a packed Day 12 of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on Wednesday, September 30.
With the athletics campaign now done and dusted, the focus shifts to boxing, archery, wrestling, shooting, hockey, squash, tennis, cycling and several other sports.
There were plenty of medal opportunities for India throughout the day, with the compound archery teams, three Indian boxers fighting for medal bouts, and the Indian women's hockey team taking on South Korea in the semifinal.
As it happened:
Live Updates
- 30 Sept 2026 7:30 AM IST
Archery, Women's Compound Team Final: India extend LEAD!
One of China's nines from the first end has been corrected to a 10, making the score 60-58 in India's favour in End 1.
China start second end with 9-10-10.
Chikitha misses the ten ring, first in the match for India. Prithika and Jyothi pull it back. 9-10-10 for India as well.
China, in the second rotation, go 10-10-9. India have the opportunity to extend their lead.
10-10-10. Brilliant from the Indians.
IND 119-116 CHN
- 30 Sept 2026 7:25 AM IST
Archery, Women's Compound Team Final: A perfect 60 for India
China to shoot first in the final. 9-9-9. Wow, that's not a great start.
India wouldn't mind. But can India take advantage?
Yes, they can. 10-10-10. A three-point lead for India just three arrows in!
China with a much better show in the second rotation. 10-10-10 to fight back.
India are flawless. 10-10-10. Make it a perfect 60/60 to start the final!
IND 60-57 CHN
- 30 Sept 2026 7:20 AM IST
Archery, Women's Compound Team Final: India stride out
The Indian women's compound archery team is out in the middle for the final against China.
Onus on Jyothi Surekha Vennam, Chikitha Taniparthi, and Prithika Pradeep to defend India's title. Not something India have been able to do in other sports.
- 30 Sept 2026 6:48 AM IST
Archery, Women's Compound Team semis: India move into the Final!
South Korea start with 10-9-10 in the first rotation of the final End.
India respond with 9-10-10. Can't really afford any more nines, do the Indians with just three more arrows left.
Korea in the second rotation goes 10-10-9.
India have a two-point advantage with three arrows left.
Chikhita course corrects with a 10. Prithika gets a 10 as well. That's a spot in the gold medal match secured. A 9 from Jyothi. That's just enough!
India will face China in the final in minutes from now!
IND 234-233 KOR
- 30 Sept 2026 6:43 AM IST
Archery, Compound Women's Team Semis: A perfect 60 for South Korea
Korea will shoot first in End 3. 10-10-10 to start off.
India respond with 10-10-9 as Jyothi strays outside the ten ring. They have left the door open for Korea.
Second rotation for Korea is 10-10-10. Excellent from the Koreans as they hit a perfect 60/60.
India are dropping now. Chikhita with a 9 to start second rotation, Prithika does manage a 10, while Jyothi closes out well.
- 30 Sept 2026 6:36 AM IST
Archery, Women's Compound Team Semis: India in control at mid-way
Not the best of starts for India in End 2 as Chikhita shoots a nine. Prithika and Jyothi come up with a ten apiece.
South Korea also start with a nine, just like Chikhita. The second shot is also a 9 and India have the lead for the first time in this contest. Make it 9-9-9 and India in control now.
The second rotation sees Chikhita, Prithika, and Jyothi all shoot ten to ensure India have the lead after End 2.
Korea's second rotation read 10-9-10.
Advantage, INDIA!
IND 118-115 KOR
- 30 Sept 2026 6:30 AM IST
Archery, Compound Women's Team Semis: A competitive start
A ten from Chikhita, a nine from Prithika, and a ten from Jyothi gets India 29 points in Game 1.
However, Korea responds with 10-10-10 to go up 30-29.
The second rotation begins with Chikhita's 10, before Prithika fights back for a 10, and Jyothi follows suit. 59/60 for India in Game 1.
Korea start with a ten, before a nine pulls India back into the contest. They end with a ten.
IND 59-59
- 30 Sept 2026 6:26 AM IST
Archery, Women's Compound Team Semi-final: India v/s South Korea
The Indian trio of Jyothi Surekha Vennam, Prithika Pradeep, and Chikitha Taniparthi are out in the middle for their semi-final against South Korea. The Indians are the reigning champions. Can they move into the final?
- 30 Sept 2026 5:19 AM IST
Indian officials not to travel to Aichi-Nagoya because of dismal performances?
Yes, something very interesting brewing in the backstage. Four Ministry of Youth Affairs of Sports (MYAS) officials and Sports Secretary Hari Ranjan Rao, who were set to fly to Japan on 28 September have decided not to do so because of the dismal performances.
"Many TOPS officials are worried about their fate given the performance of athletes," a source said.
Read more on this important story, first reported by The Bridge, here.
