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Shoot-off thriller! Chikitha-Sahil win India’s second archery gold at Asian Games 2026, seal LA28 quota

India secured a thrilling gold medal in the compound mixed team archery competition at the 2026 Asian Games by defeating South Korea in a dramatic tiebreaker after the regulation match concluded in a dead heat at 157-157. Chikitha Taniparthi and Sahil Jadhav maintained their composure during the shoot-off to post a score of 20 against their opponents' 19.

Beyond the gold medal triumph, the victory secured crucial quota spots for both men and women representing India at the upcoming Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. Compound archery is scheduled to make its inaugural appearance at the Olympic level during the LA28 event.

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