Archive · 9 Oct 2026
Sahil Jadhav Wins Two Asian Games Archery Golds
Sahil Jadhav is an archer who won two gold medals at the Asian Games.
He won one with Chikitha Taniparthi and another with his men's team.
The mixed-team win also earned India a place in compound archery at the 2028 Olympics.
Jadhav used to feel anxious and doubt himself.
He worked with sports psychologist Kanala Hindola to build confidence and practice ways to stay calm.
He also trained many times for tie-shots, when teams need a deciding shot.
Jadhav and Taniparthi trusted each other during their match against Korea.
Now he is continuing to train and compete.
Sahil Jadhav won mixed-team compound archery gold with Chikitha Taniparthi and men's team gold with Kushal Dalal and Ganesh Thirumuru.
The mixed-team victory secured India a place at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics in compound archery, which is set to debut there.
Jadhav and Taniparthi held their nerve in a shoot-off against Korea.
Sports psychologist Kanala Hindola has worked with Jadhav for three years on confidence, breathing, visualization, journaling, and mental routines.
Jadhav says repeated tie-shot practice and trust between partners helped prepare the mixed team for pressure.
- Who
- Sahil Jadhav, Chikitha Taniparthi, and their Indian teammates.
- What
- Jadhav won two Asian Games compound archery gold medals; the mixed-team win secured India a place at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics in the event.
- When
- At the Asian Games; a Sony Sports Network post cited in the article is dated September 30, 2026.
- Where
- At the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.
- Why
- The mixed team won its final, including a shoot-off against Korea; the article credits extensive tie-shot practice, team trust, and Jadhav's mental preparation.
- Jadhav's gold medals
- Mixed team with Chikitha Taniparthi; men's team with Kushal Dalal and Ganesh Thirumuru.
- Olympic qualification
- The mixed-team victory secured India a place in compound archery at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics.
- Final opponent
- Jadhav and Taniparthi won a dramatic shoot-off against Korea.
- Psychologist
- Kanala Hindola has worked with Jadhav for three years.
- Asian Games score
- The article cites Jadhav's 1414/1440 Asian Games record.
- Competition
- Jadhav represents Chero Archers in the Archery Premier League.