India's archery duo, Jyothi Vennam Surekha, and Pravin Ojas Deotale secured a resounding victory by clinching the gold medal in the mixed team compound event. Their exceptional performance was highlighted by a narrow one-point margin as they outshone South Korea's formidable pairing of Chaewon So and Jaehoon Joo, with a final score of 159-158. This remarkable achievement marks a historic moment for Indian archery, as it is the country's first gold medal in the ongoing Asian Games.
India's success in the archery arena at the Asian Games has reached new heights, with a total of 71 medals now in their kitty, surpassing their previous best in Jakarta 2018. The remarkable feat showcases the dedication and skill of Indian athletes on the global stage.
Jyothi-Pravin's journey to the gold medal match saw them defeating Kazakhstan's Adel Zhexenbinova and Andrey Tyutyunto with a score of 159-155 in the semifinals. The victory was preceded by a hard-fought battle against the Malaysian team, which ended with a scoreline of 158-155 in favor of the Indian pair. As the competition continues, all eyes are now on the Recurve Mixed Team, eagerly anticipating their performance and potential medal win.