India’s compound archers delivered one of their strongest continental performances in recent years, returning from the Asian Archery Championships 2025 with two gold medals and a silver in team events, reaffirming the country’s depth and dominance in the compound discipline.
From title defences to narrow heartbreaks, the day produced a complete spectrum of elite-level archery composure under pressure, precision in clutch moments, and team chemistry that continues to set India apart in Asia.
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The headline of the day came from the Compound Mixed Team, where Abhishek Verma and Deepshikha defended India’s continental crown with a gritty 153–151 victory over Bangladesh in the final. The Indian pair, showed tremendous control across all four ends. India opened strongly, building a narrow lead that they never relinquished. While Bangladesh tried to mount a comeback in the third end, Verma’s poise and Deepshikha’s consistency maintained the buffer. The duo closed the match with the maturity expected from defending champions, sealing back-to-back Asian titles for India.
With this win, Abhishek one of India’s most decorated compound archers added yet another continental gold to his long list of honours, while Deepshikha continued her remarkable rise in 2025, emerging as one of India’s standout performers of the season.
Women’s Compound Team: Champions Once Again
India’s Compound Women’s Team added another golden chapter to the country’s tradition of excellence in the event. The trio of Jyothi Surekha Vennam, Prithika Pradeep, and Deepshikha delivered a top-class performance to beat South Korea 236–234 in a tense final and successfully defend their Asian crown. The match was a showcase of precision shooting, but it was India who displayed superior consistency. Korea, known for producing high-pressure specialists, matched India in momentum but struggled to break through the Indian rhythm in the final end.
The standout performance came from Deepshikha, who produced a perfect 80/80, underlining her exceptional form and playing a crucial role in both team and mixed team success. Jyothi, the leader of India’s compound setup, maintained her trademark solidity, while young Prithika showed immense maturity in one of the biggest matches of her career.
With this victory, India extended their dominance in the women’s compound team event, continuing a golden run that has spanned multiple years and multiple finals against top Asian opponents.
Men’s Compound Team: Heartbreak by One Point, but a Strong Silver
India’s Compound Men’s Team Prathamesh Fuge, Sahil Jadhav, and Abhishek Verma produced one of the closest contests of the championship but fell agonisingly short in the final, losing 229–230 to Kazakhstan.
India entered the final with excellent momentum, having beaten Thailand and Malaysia in earlier rounds. In the final, they began steadily and matched Kazakhstan almost arrow for arrow. Despite a strong comeback attempt, Kazakhstan held their nerve in the last two arrows to edge ahead by just one point. Though the result stings, the silver remains a commendable achievement for a team that has grown remarkably over the past two seasons. The emergence of Prathamesh and Sahil alongside the experienced Abhishek Verma gives India a strong lineup capable of challenging the best nations consistently. India had won a Bronze in the last edition.
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The 2025 Asian Championships were a showcase of India’s rising depth, especially in compound archery a discipline where the country has built a formidable reputation in recent years. Winning gold in the Mixed Team, gold in the Women’s Team, and silver in the Men’s Team reflects both quality at the top and strength across age groups.
Deepshikha emerged as India’s star performer, contributing two gold medals and delivering a perfect score in the women’s final. Abhishek Verma reaffirmed why he remains one of India’s most dependable compound archers. Jyothi continued her role as the linchpin of the women’s lineup, while Prithika and Sahil showed that the next generation is ready to carry the mantle. With the Asian Championships concluded, India’s compound contingent will now shift its attention to the upcoming World Cup stages and the 2025 World Championships. The strong results in Bangkok provide momentum, confidence, and a clear indication that Indian compound archery is at its strongest phase yet.
If this week was any indication, the tricolour will continue to fly high on international podiums backed by precision, teamwork, and an athlete group that thrives under pressure.
