India retains archery gold, matches reported world record

India’s women’s compound archery team beat China 238-234 in the final at the 2026 Asian Games, retaining the title and matching the world-record score. Jyothi Surekha Vennam, Chikitha Taniparthi and Prithika Pradeep secured the gold in Nagoya on Wednesday, September 30, according to the reports. The 238-point total equalled a record set by South Korea at the 2014 Asian Games in Incheon. The match accounts identify the score as a world-record tie; an official results sheet or separate record listing was not provided in the reports. India’s victory continued its run as champion in the women’s compound team event, following its gold at the 2023 Asian Games in Hangzhou. The result was also reported as India’s seventh gold medal at the 2026 Games. The final was close through its opening stages. One account said India took the first two ends by 60-58 each and led 178-176 before the final end. It reported that China scored two 9s in that last stage as the Indian team produced a series of 10s. Another account described India’s finish as six consecutive 10s. The reports agree on the final score and outcome, though no official score sheet was included to verify the detailed sequence.