Bullseye! Indian Archers Chikitha Taniparthi & Sahil Jadhav Clinch Gold Medal In Compound Mixed Team Event At Asian Games
India’s Chikitha Taniparthi and Sahil Jadhav clinched the gold medal in the compound mixed team event at the Asian Games 2026, defeating South Korea in the final to add another archery gold to India’s medal tally. The Indian pair produced a composed performance throughout the competition. Taniparthi and Jadhav had earlier defeated Thailand 156-155 in a closely fought semifinal to book their place…
Indian shooter Neeru Dhanda clinched the women's individual trap gold medal at the Asian Games 2026 on Tuesday, overcoming challenging weather conditions. Holding her composure, Dhanda secured the top spot in the eight-shooter final, netting 26 points. As soon as she rang the bell, her coach Peter Wilson erupted in jubilation. A video of the celebration went viral, showcasing Wilson's exuberance as he smashed his umbrella in triumph.
The raw emotions of Wilson, a London Olympics double-trap champion, were evident in the viral footage. Dhanda's victory added to a remarkable year for the Indian Army Marksmanship Unit shooter, who had previously won the ISSF World Cup gold in Lonato, Italy, and the Asian Championship title. A brief hospitalization due to suspected H1N1 illness earlier this month had left her participation uncertain, but she returned to training and rose to the occasion.
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