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Did You Know India Won Gold in Archery? 🏹

Chikitha Taniparthi and Sahil Rajesh Jadhav earned gold for India in the compound mixed team archery event at the Asian Games.

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Gold medal won by Chikitha Taniparthi and Sahil Rajesh Jadhav in compound mixed team archery.

Match ended 157‑157; India prevailed in a shoot‑off against South Korea.

Victory gave India an Olympic quota for the Los Angeles 2028 Games.

Leaders praised their accuracy and determination.

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After tying at 157‑157, they won the shoot‑off against South Korea.

The victory secured an Olympic quota place for India at the Los Angeles 2028 Games.

President Droupadi Murmu and other leaders sent congratulations for their skill and calm under pressure.

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5 words

compound

a bow with pulleys that helps the archer pull the string more easily

mixed team

a team that includes one boy and one girl

shoot‑off

a short extra competition to decide a winner when scores are equal

quota

a reserved spot for a country to compete in the Olympics

archery

the sport of shooting arrows at a target

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