Archery

Indian archery continues to be shaped by established international performers such as Deepika Kumari, Atanu Das, and Jyothi Surekha Vennam, who have consistently carried the nation’s medal ambitions across global competitions. Deepika remains a benchmark for composure and consistency under pressure, while Jyothi has emerged as the leading force behind India’s compound archery success. Alongside this experienced core, young archer Rishabh Yadav represents a new generation injecting energy and optimism into the sport.

India’s compound archery trio of Pragati, V. Jyothi Surekha, and Madhura Dhamangaonkar delivered a composed and tactically astute performance to secure a place in the final against the United States. Entering as the top-seeded team, India capitalized on its consistent international record to receive a first-round bye. A nerve-testing 235–234 victory over Denmark in the quarterfinals underlined their accuracy and psychological resilience.

Once regarded as one of India’s most promising archery prodigies, Komalika Bari is now focused on converting early promise into sustained success at the senior level. Competing at the Khelo India Tribal Games 2026 in Raipur, the 24-year-old aims to re-establish her competitive credentials. Her journey reflects the broader challenges faced by athletes transitioning from junior dominance to senior consistency.

India delivered a dominant showing at the World Archery Para Series Bangkok, led by a gold medal in the compound women’s team event. The pairing of Sheetal Devi and Payal Nag clinched victory with a 150–147 win over Kazakhstan, underscoring composure under pressure. The result formed part of a wider medal surge, particularly in team categories across compound and recurve formats.

Indian archer Komalika Bari is pursuing a determined comeback to international competition, relying on disciplined training and resilience as she rebuilds her career. Once regarded as one of India’s promising archery talents, Bari is now focusing on regaining form and consistency with the immediate objective of performing at the Asian Games. Beyond that, she is aiming for a place at the 2028 Olympic Games, one of the most prestigious stages in global sport.

India delivered an emphatic performance at the Asia Cup World Ranking Tournament Stage 1 in Bangkok, securing 10 medals and showcasing dominance in compound archery. The contingent achieved two golds, four silvers, and four bronzes, surpassing its previous edition tally. Uday Kamboj captured his first international gold with a narrow 145-144 win over Prathamesh Jawkar, completing a clean sweep of the men’s compound podium alongside Rajat Chauhan, who also teamed with Chikitha Taniparthi to win mixed team gold.