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Indian Archers Reach Semifinals in Men’s and Women’s Events at Asian Games
✍️ Bhaskar English
🗓 27 Sep 2026, 12:46 PM
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India’s men’s and women’s archery squads progressed to the semifinals on Day 8 of the Asian Games, keeping medal hopes alive.
On the eighth day of the Asian Games, the Indian archery contingent secured places in the semifinals for both the men’s and women’s team events. The victories came after a series of tightly contested matches, with the Indian shooters demonstrating consistency and composure under pressure.
In the men’s bracket, the trio edged past a strong South Korean side, posting a score that placed them comfortably into the next round. Meanwhile, the women’s team overcame a determined Chinese pair, matching their rivals shot for shot before clinching the win in the final ends.
These semifinal berths keep India in contention for medals in archery, a sport where the nation has historically performed well at continental competitions. The athletes will now focus on fine‑tuning their technique ahead of the upcoming medal matches.
Coaches highlighted the importance of mental resilience and highlighted the supportive crowd at the Hangzhou venue as a boost for the team. The next fixtures are scheduled for later this week, with the finals expected to draw significant viewership across the subcontinent.
If the archers maintain their current form, India could add to its tally of Asian Games medals, reinforcing its status as a regional powerhouse in the sport.
In the men’s bracket, the trio edged past a strong South Korean side, posting a score that placed them comfortably into the next round. Meanwhile, the women’s team overcame a determined Chinese pair, matching their rivals shot for shot before clinching the win in the final ends.
These semifinal berths keep India in contention for medals in archery, a sport where the nation has historically performed well at continental competitions. The athletes will now focus on fine‑tuning their technique ahead of the upcoming medal matches.
Coaches highlighted the importance of mental resilience and highlighted the supportive crowd at the Hangzhou venue as a boost for the team. The next fixtures are scheduled for later this week, with the finals expected to draw significant viewership across the subcontinent.
If the archers maintain their current form, India could add to its tally of Asian Games medals, reinforcing its status as a regional powerhouse in the sport.