Indian archers Jyothi Surekha Vennam, Aditi Gopichand Swami and Parneet Kaur won the women’s compound team gold medal at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 on Wednesday, September 30. The final took place at Okazaki Chuo Sogo Park in Okazaki, Japan, where India defended the title won at the 2023 Asian Games in Hangzhou. Jyothi said the team stayed focused, supported each other and gave its best until the last shot.Key HighlightsIndia won gold in the women’s compound team event.Jyothi, Aditi and Parneet successfully defended India’s Asian Games title.Jyothi praised the team’s fighting spirit and self-belief.India continued its strong run in compound archery at the Asian Games.India Defends Its Asian Games TitleThe Indian women’s compound archery team entered the final with one clear aim — to defend its Asian Games title.Jyothi, Aditi and Parneet stayed calm during the match. They worked together and kept pushing even when the contest became close.The team’s strong performance helped India secure another gold medal in the event.For Jyothi, the result was also a sign of the team’s strong bond. She said the three archers kept motivating one another during the competition.“We just had to give our best. We kept motivating each other and pushed each other until the very end.”The win added another major medal to India’s strong record in compound archery.Jyothi Praises Team SpiritJyothi said the team did not depend on one player alone. Each archer had an important role to play.The three archers stayed focused and helped each other during the pressure moments. Their aim was to keep their scores high and avoid mistakes.The team also showed confidence after difficult shots. Instead of worrying about one mistake, the archers quickly focused on the next arrow.This helped India remain strong until the end.Jyothi has been one of India’s leading compound archers for many years. Her experience has also helped the younger members of the team.Aditi and Parneet Add StrengthAditi Gopichand Swami and Parneet Kaur have also become important names in India’s compound archery team.Both archers have produced strong results at international events. Their partnership with Jyothi has made the Indian women’s team a strong force in the sport.At the Asian Games, the trio once again showed good teamwork.The gold medal also showed that India has depth in compound archery. Young archers are now getting chances to compete at major events and learn from experienced players.India’s Strong Run ContinuesIndia has enjoyed major success in compound archery at recent Asian Games.The country won all four compound archery gold medals at the Hangzhou Asian Games in 2023. The women’s team title was one of those victories.The latest gold in Okazaki means India has again finished at the top in the women’s compound team event.The result is important for the Indian archery programme as the sport continues to grow in the country.Focus Turns to More SuccessAfter winning the gold, Jyothi and her teammates can look back at a performance built on teamwork and discipline.The Indian team did not stop fighting when the final became difficult. The archers kept supporting each other and focused on every arrow.For Jyothi, the message was simple: the team had to give its best.The victory in Okazaki gives India another Asian Games gold and keeps the country’s strong compound archery record alive. The performance of Jyothi, Aditi and Parneet also gives Indian archery another reason to look ahead with confidence.Also Read : Chikitha-Sahil Win Asian Games Gold as Murmu Hails India’s Archery Stars
