India’s women’s compound archery team hauled home gold on Wednesday’s final, posting a 238‑234 score that matched the world record and edged China by a razor‑thin margin.
The match swung like a pendulum; after a steady start, India’s trio delivered four perfect 10s in the final end, turning a 2‑point deficit into a 4‑point lead.
In the earlier semifinal, the Indians had edged South Korea 234‑233, a win that kept their title defence alive and built nerves for the final clash.
The team’s precision was on full display: Vennam and Taniparthi each blasted 10s on the opening shots, while Pradeep’s 9‑score kept the pressure on the Chinese squad.
Celebrations erupted as the archers lifted the gold, a repeat of their 2023 triumph that saw India claim nine medals across the Games.
The next high‑stakes event on the Asian Games calendar is the men’s compound team final, where the Indian men aim to continue the archery momentum.