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Sawan Barwal. File | Photo Credit: Ritu Raj Konwar India’s archers will begin their Asian Games campaign with a blend of proven form, youthful promise and a clear target to better their nine-medal haul from Hangzhou, when competition gets underway at the Okazaki Chuo Sogo Park Multipurpose Square, here on Saturday (September 25, 2026).Also Read | Asian Games 2026: Suruchi and Kamaljeet end India’s wait for a shooting goldLeading the charge will be Dhiraj Bommadevara, who arrives in Japan fresh from a landmark World Cup Final triumph in Saltillo last week, becoming the first Indian male recurve archer to win the season-ending title.The 25-year-old’s breakthrough comes after a strong run that also included his maiden World Cup gold in Antalya and the 2025 Asian Archery Championships title.September 26, 2026 05:17 Athletics | Gulveer secures silver; Baranica makes history; bronze for ManpreetAsian Games 2026: Gulveer secures silver; Baranica makes history; bronze for ManpreetAsian Games 2026: Gulveer wins silver, Baranica makes history with pole vault bronze, Manpreet also medals for India.September 25, 2026 23:03 Roshibina completes hat-trick with a silver in wushuLess than a fortnight ago, Naorem Roshibina Devi was preparing to watch the Asian Games on television. Having lost in the wushu trials for the quadrennial event, the two-time medallist had come to terms with missing out on a third foray.Asian Games 2026: Roshibina completes hat-trick with a silver in wushuNaorem Roshibina Devi wins silver in wushu at the Asian Games, marking her third consecutive medal despite last-minute team inclusion.September 25, 2026 23:02 Dhiraj-led India eye archery medal surge, LA28 quotas at stake in Aichi-Nagoya India’s archers will begin their Asian Games campaign with a blend of proven form, youthful promise and a clear target to better their nine-medal haul from Hangzhou, when competition gets underway at the Okazaki Chuo Sogo Park Multipurpose Square, here on Saturday.Leading the charge will be Dhiraj Bommadevara, who arrives in Japan fresh from a landmark World Cup Final triumph in Saltillo last week, becoming the first Indian male recurve archer to win the season-ending title.The 25-year-old’s breakthrough comes after a strong run that also included his maiden World Cup gold in Antalya and the 2025 Asian Archery Championships title.- PTISeptember 25, 2026 23:01 Suruchi and Kamaljeet end India’s wait for a shooting goldIndia’s wait for a shooting gold from the Aichi General Shooting Range finally ended on the sixth day of the competition. Suruchi Phogat and Kamaljeet combined to not only win the 10m air pistol mixed team event but also set a new Asian Games record in the process.Asian Games 2026: Suruchi and Kamaljeet end India’s wait for a shooting goldKamaljeet and Suruchi win gold for India in the 10m air pistol mixed team at the Asian Games, posting 484.6 in Nagoya. Published - September 26, 2026 05:00 am IST