Asian Archery Championship 2025: India’s Historic Performance and Medal Winners in Dhaka
Overview: India’s Standout Performance at Asian Archery Championship 2025 in Dhaka
The Asian Archery Championship 2025 in Dhaka, Bangladesh emerged as a defining moment for Indian Team performance on the continental stage. Across both Recurve and Compound disciplines, India delivered an exceptional campaign marked by historic milestones, tactical growth, and an impressive medal tally. The Indian contingent not only challenged traditional powerhouses like South Korea and Chinese Taipei but also achieved breakthroughs that will shape the nation’s archery narrative ahead of global events.
By the end of the week-long competition (8–14 November 2025), India finished with a total of 10 medals: 6 Gold, 3 Silver, and 1 Bronze, topping the medal charts and recording one of its best performances in Asian Championship history.
This detailed analysis covers the overall performance, individual and team contributions, and strategic takeaways from India’s campaign at the Asian Championship.
Overall Performance: India on Top of the Continent
India’s performance at the Asian Archery Championship 2025 was defined by strength across categories:
- Total Medals: 10 (6 Gold, 3 Silver, 1 Bronze)
- Historic Firsts:
- First-ever double gold in recurve individual events for India at the Asian Championships.
- Jyothi Surekha Vennam became the first archer to claim three individual titles at the Asian Championships.
India’s medal haul reflected depth across gender and bow categories, with podium finishes in individual, team, and mixed formats.
Nation-by-nation comparison highlighted India’s balanced output, outperforming traditional archery giants and reflecting the growth of its archery ecosystem. The team’s ability to secure medals in both recurve (Olympic discipline) and compound (World Archery ranking discipline) reflects a wide breadth of talent and tactical excellence.
India’s Key Results and Medal Breakdown
🥇 Gold Medal Achievements
Recurve Women’s Individual – Gold: Ankita Bhakat
Ankita Bhakat stunned Paris 2024 Olympic silver medallist Nam Suhyeon of South Korea 7–3 in the final to clinch gold, marking a major milestone in her career and a historic win for India in women's recurve.
Recurve Men’s Individual – Gold: Dhiraj Bommadevara
In another breakthrough, Dhiraj Bommadevara overcame adversity to beat compatriot Rahul 6–2 and lift gold. His performance marked India’s first men’s recurve individual title in 18 years.
Compound Women’s Individual – Gold: Jyothi Surekha Vennam
India’s veteran, Jyothi Surekha Vennam, dominated the Compound Women’s Individual final, defeating fellow Indian Prithika Pradeep 147–145 and becoming the first archer to secure three individual continental titles at the Asian Championships.
Compound Women’s Team – Gold
The trio of Deepshikha, Prithika Pradeep, and Jyothi Surekha Vennam combined for a thrilling 236–234 victory over Korea, reflecting impeccable teamwork and consistency under pressure.
Compound Mixed Team – Gold
India’s mixed pair of Abhishek Verma and Deepshikha edged Bangladesh 153–151 in a nail-biting final, showcasing tactical coordination and resilience in key moments.
Recurve Women’s Team – Gold
India’s recurve women’s team continued its ascendancy with a commanding team performance, further underlining India’s rising stature in the Olympic recurve discipline.
🥈 Silver Medal Performances
- Compound Men’s Team – Silver: The trio of Abhishek Verma, Sahil Jadhav, and Prathamesh Fuge delivered a solid performance, narrowly finishing behind Kazakhstan by a point in the final (229–230).
- Recurve Women’s Individual – Silver: Prithika Pradeep secured silver after placing second in a fiercely contested final.
- Mixed Team Runner-Up: Additional silver came in mixed team action, highlighting India’s constant presence on the podium across formats.
🥉 Bronze Medal
- Recurve Mixed Team – Bronze: India’s mixed recurve duo rounded out the medal tally with a hard-earned bronze, demonstrating composure and consistency in elimination rounds.