Who won gold in Compound Archery at Asian Games 2023?

Jyothi, Aditi and Parneet won gold in Compound Archery at Asian Games 2023.

Jyothi, Aditi, Parneet wins Gold in Compound Archery at Asian Games 2023

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India Continuing Its Stellar Performance

The ongoing Asian Games 2023 is turning out to be highly bonafide for India as everyone is encountering the unstoppable athletic prowess of Indian teams. Recently, Jyothi Surekha Vennam, Aditi Swami and Parneet Kaur grabbed gold in Compound Archery at the Asian Games. This Indian team won gold after defeating I-Jou Huang, Yi-Hsuan Chen and Lu-Yun Wang of Chinese Taipei. The team has showcased their intense skills even after going through the match pressure. This gold medal has marked the second one in the archery event for India.

Timeline Of The Archery Event

When the final match was processed, the whole vibe of the event went to a nervous stage as Aditi and Parneet initiated the game with scores of 9 each. But Jyothi has showcased her incredible pace and scored a perfect 10. The Chinese Taipei archers were able to gain two 10s, and their last shot was an advantageous access for team India. In the first round, Chinese Taipei led the match with two points, and their score was 59, while India was at 57.

A Tensed Deal In The Game

When it came to the second round, Jyoti was able to score a 10 and Aditi, along with Parneet, secured a 9 individually. On the other hand, Chinese Taipei were able to achieve a perfect score of 30, and their lead went up by 4 points. However, the tables turned in the third game, where Aditi and Parneet showcased their excellence. After this India was able to score a perfect 30 where one point remained to close the gap. Finally, by the end of the match, Jyothi and Parneet both scored 10s and Aditi secured a score of 9. This was a tense moment for the team, but Jyothi, Aditi and Parneet maintained their exceptionally composed attributes and finished the game with a perfect 30.

Now, the Taipei side was under a lot of pressure and managed to score two 10s. However, they fell short by just one point. This has made India continue its remarkable gold haul, and the team clinched a gold medal in archery.