Asian Archery C’Ships: Parneet defeats Jyothi to clinch title; India’s compound mixed, women’s team win gold
The Indian compound women’s and mixed team won gold medals at the Asian archery championships in Bangkok on Thursday.
Published : Nov 09, 2023 10:20 IST , Chennai - 1 MIN READ
(left to right) Jyothi Surekha Vennam, Aditi Swami and Parneet Kaur are now the reigning Asian Champion, Asian Games Champion, World Champion, and World number one. | Photo Credit: X | SAI Media
The Indian compound women’s and mixed team won gold medals at the Asian archery championships in Bangkok on Thursday.
The women’s team comprising of Aditi Swami, Parneet Kaur & Jyothi Surekha Vennam edged past Chinese Taipei’s Chen Yi Hsuan, Huang I-Jou and Wang Lu-Yun 234-233 to ensure India’s gold in the event for the second time.
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The trio are now the reigning Asian Champion, Asian Games Champion, World Champion, and World number one.
Kaur defeated Vennam in an all-Indian shootoff 9-8 after tying 145-145 in the women’s compound final.
Swami along with Priyansh defeated the Thai duo of Kanoknapus Kaewchomphu and Lertruangsilp Nawayut 156-151. This is the third gold in this event for India at continental championships.
Later in the day, Abhishek Verma edged past Joo Jaehoon of South Korea 147-146 to win his second bronze medal of the tournament.
India ended its campaign with three gold, one silver and three bronze in the tournament.