India's Compound Archery Team Wins Gold at Asian Archery Championships

India, 19 December 2025 — India's compound archery team clinched the gold medal at the Asian Archery Championships held in Tehran, Iran, concluding a successful campaign on Sunday. The team, consisting of Abhishek Verma, Aman Saini, and Rishabh Yadav, defeated South Korea in the finals with a score of 235-230.

The victory marks a significant achievement for India in archery, a sport where the nation is gaining prominence on the international stage. The Indian archers demonstrated outstanding precision and consistency throughout the tournament, defeating strong contenders from countries like Japan and China in the earlier rounds.

The Asian Archery Championships, which commenced on 14 December, featured top archers from across the continent competing in various categories. India's performance in the compound category reaffirmed its status as a rising powerhouse in archery.

In addition to the team gold, Indian archers also secured individual medals. Jyothi Surekha Vennam won silver in the women's individual compound event, adding to the country's medal tally. The successful outing is expected to boost India's preparations for upcoming international events, including the World Archery Championships next year.

The Indian contingent's performance in Tehran highlighted their growing reputation and skill in archery, a sport traditionally dominated by East Asian nations. This victory is likely to inspire further investments and interest in the sport within India.