Asian Games Archery Bronze
India's Ganesh Mani Ratnam Thirumuru secures bronze in the individual compound archery event.
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The bronze was Ganesh’s first medal at a major multi-sport event representing India, according to ANI.
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Ganesh trailed throughout his semifinal against Kim Jongho, losing the five ends 29-30, 29-30, 29-28, 29-30 and 28-30.
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Chikitha Taniparthi, who had won gold in both the women’s team and mixed team events, missed out on a third medal after losing her individual quarterfinal 143-144 to Indonesia’s Nurisa Dian Ashrifah.
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India’s men’s team gold was decided by a single point: Ganesh, Sahil Jadhav and Kushal Dalal beat China 238-237 after rallying from behind in the final.
India's Ganesh Mani Ratnam Thirumuru won bronze in men's individual compound archery at the 2026 Asian Games, defeating Vietnam's Cong Duc Dang 149-144 Deccan Chronicle. The 20-year-old archer hit 14 of 15 arrows for 10 points in the playoff, adding a second medal to his Games haul The Hindu.
Ganesh's bronze capped India's strong compound archery performance. His men's team won gold with teammates Sahil Jadhav and Kushal Dalal, beating China 238-237 by a single point Open The Magazine. India finished the sport with three gold medals and one bronze Vartha Bharati.
Ganesh Falls Short in Semifinal Against South Korea
Ganesh reached the bronze medal match after losing to South Korea's Kim Jongho 144-148 in the semifinals DD India. He trailed throughout the match, losing all five ends with narrow margins: 29-30, 29-30, 29-28, 29-30, and 28-30 Deccan Chronicle. The close loss kept him from competing for gold.
Bronze Playoff Victory Earns Second Medal
Ganesh bounced back quickly, defeating Vietnam's Cong Duc Dang 149-144 in the bronze medal match The Hindu. He shot a strong final, landing 14 of 15 arrows for 10 points to secure his second medal of the Games Vartha Bharati. The bronze marked his first medal at a major multi-sport event representing India DD India.
Team Gold Decided by Single Point
Ganesh's first Asian Games medal came just hours earlier when India's men's compound team captured gold Open The Magazine. Ganesh, Jadhav, and Dalal beat China 238-237 after rallying from behind in the final match Deccan Chronicle. The one-point victory showed the razor-thin margins in elite archery competition.
Women's Team Star Misses Individual Podium
India's Chikitha Taniparthi, who won gold in both the women's team and mixed team events, could not reach the individual medal round Deccan Chronicle. She lost her quarterfinal match 143-144 to Indonesia's Nurisa Dian Ashrifah Open The Magazine. The one-point loss ended her bid for a third medal at the Games.
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