Archive · 15 Nov 2025
Ankita Bhakat and Dhiraj Bommadevara Win Gold at Asian Archery Championship
Ankita Bhakat and Dhiraj Bommadevara, archers from India, both won gold medals at the Asian Archery Championship.
Ankita beat a strong competitor from South Korea, who had won a silver medal at the Olympics.
In their final match, Ankita needed to shoot very well in the last set to win, and she did, even hitting two perfect shots.
Dhiraj also had a tough match, but he came back strong after losing the first set to win his gold medal.
India had a great championship overall, winning many medals and coming in first place.
Ankita Bhakat won the women's individual recurve gold medal at the Asian Archery Championship in Dhaka.
Dhiraj Bommadevara also secured gold in the men's individual recurve final.
Ankita Bhakat defeated Paris Olympics silver medallist Nam Suhyeon of South Korea 7-3 in sets in the final.
Dhiraj Bommadevara defeated Jang Chaehwan of South Korea 6-2 in his final.
The Indian contingent finished the championship with 10 medals, including six gold, to top the standings.
- Who
- Ankita Bhakat (India), Dhiraj Bommadevara (India), Nam Suhyeon (South Korea), Jang Chaehwan (South Korea)
- What
- Ankita Bhakat won the women's individual recurve gold medal, and Dhiraj Bommadevara won the men's individual recurve gold medal at the Asian Archery Championship. India topped the medal standings with 10 medals.
- When
- Friday
- Where
- Dhaka
- Why
- To compete and win medals at the Asian Archery Championship.
Ankita Bhakat (India)
Nam Suhyeon (South Korea)
Women's Recurve Individual Final
Ankita Bhakat (India)
Ankita Bhakat won the final against Nam Suhyeon with a score of 7-3 sets. She secured the win by shooting two 10s in the decisive final set.
Nam Suhyeon (South Korea)
Nam Suhyeon, the Paris Olympics silver medallist, lost the final to Ankita Bhakat. She was unable to match Bhakat's performance in the crucial final set.
- Event
- Asian Archery Championship
- Location
- Dhaka
- Women's Recurve Individual Gold Medalist
- Ankita Bhakat (India)
- Men's Recurve Individual Gold Medalist
- Dhiraj Bommadevara (India)
- Ankita Bhakat's Final Opponent
- Nam Suhyeon (South Korea)
- Ankita Bhakat's Final Score
- 7-3 sets
- Dhiraj Bommadevara's Final Opponent
- Jang Chaehwan (South Korea)
- Total Indian Medals
- 10 (6 gold, 3 silver, 1 bronze)
Sources
Asian Archery: Ankita Bhakat edges Olympic medallist Nam Su-hyeon to clinch gold
Asian Archery C’ship: Ankita, Dhiraj win gold in recurve events
Ankita Bhakat beats Nam Suhyeon 7-3 to win Asian Championships gold
Ankita, Dhiraj strike gold as India finish with 10 medals at Asian Archery c’ships
Ankita Bhakat after Asian Championship gold: ‘Needing 9 on last shot, memories of 7 flashed in front of eyes…but I….’
