In a nail‑biter that went straight to a shoot‑off, Chikitha Taniparthi and Sahil Jadhav lifted India's second gold medal of the Games after a 20‑19 victory over South Korea.
Both sides had tied 157‑157 after the regulation 18 arrows, but it was the last set that mattered. The Indian duo kept their composure, scoring 20 points to Korea's 19, a margin of just one point.
The pair had been under pressure since the opening of the archery competition. When the South Korean team hit their target on the first arrow of the shoot‑off, India answered immediately, turning nerves into a clean scoreline. The crowd roared as the final arrow sealed the win.
Beyond the podium, the win guarantees a spot in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, where compound archery will debut. This places India among the few nations with a confirmed quota, a milestone for the sport back home.
The victory follows the women's team gold earlier in the day, putting India on a roll. Next up, the mixed team event will test the archers' stamina in a high‑stakes showdown.