India Unveils Archery Squad for Asian Games 2026
India announces its archery squad for the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, following rigorous selection trials. The team includes notable archers like Dhiraj Bommadevara and Jyothi Surekha Vennam. Despite recent successes, Olympians Deepika Kumari and Atanu Das missed the cut, reflecting fierce competition.
In a significant move, India has revealed its archery squad for the upcoming Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, slated for September 19. The announcement follows the final selection trials held at SAI NCOE in Sonipat, Haryana, which combined the decision-making for both the Asian Games and World Cup Stages 3 and 4.
A prominent highlight includes the selection of Ankita Bhakat and Dhiraj Bommadevara, leading India's women's and men's recurve teams respectively. Despite a recent gold-medal win at the Shanghai Archery World Cup, Olympian Deepika Kumari did not make the final list. Similarly, seasoned archer Atanu Das was omitted, finishing just outside the top ranks in the trials.
With fierce competition underscoring the trials, the selection introduces new talents alongside established names like world No. 3 Jyothi Surekha Vennam, who leads the women's compound team after her impressive performance at the 2023 Asian Games. The squad is set to compete not only at the Asian Games but also at World Cup stages in Turkiye and Spain.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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