The Indian women’s compound archery team of Jyothi Surekha Vennam, Aditi Gopichand Swami, and Parneet Kaur won gold at the Asian Games 2023 in Hangzhou, China, on Saturday. The Indian team defeated the South Korean team in the final by a score of 232-228.
This is the first time that India has won gold in the Women’s Compound Team event at the Asian Games. The previous best finish was a silver medal in 2018.
The Indian team had a strong showing throughout the tournament. They topped the qualification round and then defeated the teams from Mongolia, Thailand, and Iran in the knock-out stages.
In the final, the Indian team was trailing the South Korean team by a few points at the halfway stage. However, they made a comeback in the second half and eventually won the gold medal.
Jyothi Surekha Vennam was the highest scorer for the Indian team in the final. She shot a perfect score of 60 in the last round to seal the victory for India.
Aditi Gopichand Swami and Parneet Kaur also made significant contributions to the team’s victory. They both shot consistently well throughout the tournament.
The Indian women’s compound archery team’s gold medal is a proud moment for Indian sport. It is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the team members and their coaches.
India’s First-Ever Gold in Women’s Compound Archery at the Asian Games 2023
The Indian women’s compound archery team’s gold medal at the Asian Games 2023 is a historic achievement. It is the first time that India has won gold in this event, and it is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the team members and their coaches. This victory is sure to inspire future generations of Indian archers.
