At the 21st Asian Archery Championship 2019, held from 22-28 November 2019 at the Rajamangala National Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, India delivered an impressive performance, securing a total of one gold, two silver, and four bronze medals. This event marked another milestone in India’s rising stature in archery on the continental level.

1. Men’s Recurve Team Event: The Indian men’s recurve team, consisting of Tarundeep Rai, Atanu Das, and Pravin Yadav, clinched the gold medal in the team event. This victory was a major achievement for Indian archery, as it demonstrated the team’s superior skill and coordination, defeating strong competitors and securing the top spot on the podium. It was an important milestone, underlining India’s growing strength in recurve archery.
2. Men’s Recurve Team Event (Silver): In addition to the gold, the men’s recurve team also secured a silver medal in another team event. This was a significant achievement, as the team proved their consistency and skill by finishing in the top two, marking India as one of the dominant teams in recurve archery at the championship.
3. Women’s Recurve Individual Event (Silver): Deepika Kumari, one of India’s top archers, won the silver medal in the women’s recurve individual event. Her performance was a showcase of her precision and skill, earning her a well-deserved place on the podium and reinforcing her reputation as one of the top female archers in the world.
4. Women’s Recurve Team Event (Bronze): The women’s recurve team, consisting of Deepika Kumari, Bombayla Devi Laishram, and Laxmirani Majhi, earned a bronze medal in the team event. This medal further strengthened India’s position in recurve archery, showcasing the collective talent and teamwork of India’s female archers.
5. Women’s Recurve Mixed Team Event (Bronze): Deepika Kumari and Atanu Das teamed up to win the bronze medal in the women’s recurve mixed team event. Their strong collaboration and individual skills helped them secure a place on the podium, adding to India’s success in the competition.
6. Women’s Compound Individual Event (Bronze): V. Jyothi Surekha clinched a bronze medal in the women’s compound individual event. This achievement showcased the growth of India’s strength in compound archery, with Jyothi Surekha continuing to lead the charge in this discipline.
7. Men’s Compound Team Event (Bronze): The men’s compound team, consisting of Abhishek Verma, Chinna Raju Srither, and Amarjeet Singh, secured a bronze medal in the team event. Their performance reflected the team’s excellent teamwork and skill, securing a strong finish for India in the compound archery category.

• Strong Team Performances: India’s men’s recurve team was particularly dominant, securing both gold and silver in the team events. These wins reflected the country’s growing expertise and depth in recurve archery.
• Deepika Kumari’s Success: Deepika Kumari’s performance in both the individual and mixed team events further cemented her status as one of the top female archers in India and the world. Her silver and bronze medals showcased her exceptional skills and continued relevance in the sport.
• Growth in Compound Archery: The success of Indian archers in compound archery was evident, with V. Jyothi Surekha and the men’s compound team securing medals. This continued success highlighted India’s growing capabilities in the compound discipline, an area where the country had been gaining ground in recent years.

India’s performance at the 2019 Asian Archery Championship was a testament to the country’s rising prominence in the sport. With multiple podium finishes across both recurve and compound categories, India demonstrated its depth of talent and growing strength in archery.

The one gold, two silver, and four bronze medals showcased the hard work, determination, and skill of India’s archers, reflecting the nation’s increasing competitiveness in the sport at the continental level. The success of athletes like Deepika Kumari, Tarundeep Rai, Atanu Das, Pravin Yadav, and V. Jyothi Surekha further reinforced India’s position as a formidable contender in global archery competitions.

The event was another milestone in India’s journey toward becoming a powerhouse in archery, with athletes continuing to inspire future generations of archers and raise the country’s profile in the sport worldwide.