India's compound archers made a strong impression at the Asia Cup-World Ranking Tournament Stage 1, clinching the mixed team gold and women's team silver. This takes their medal tally to four, with one gold, one silver, and two bronze medals. The Indian contingent is also assured of four more medals in the remaining finals.
The highlight of the morning session was the top-seeded compound mixed team pair of Chikitha Taniparthi and Rajat Chauhan, who edged past second-seeded Malaysia 158-156 in a tense gold-medal clash. The Indian duo maintained their rhythm despite minor lapses, showcasing their experience under pressure.
Later, the Indian women's compound team comprising Chikitha, Raj Kaur, and Tejal Salve settled for silver after going down 227-229 to Kazakhstan's Viktoriya Lyan, Diana Yunussova, and Roxana Yunussova in the final. Despite the loss, it was an improvement from their bronze medal finish in the last edition.
