Neeraj Chauhan’s Kim Je-deok Win Lifts India’s Archery Hopes

Indian archer Neeraj Chauhan’s 6-4 win over multiple Olympic gold medallist Kim Je-deok has lifted the team’s confidence at the 2026 Asian Games. Archery Association of India secretary general Virendra Sachdeva praised the new-look squad, with India’s compound and recurve teams reaching the semifinals. He also credited government and SAI support for helping India challenge Korea’s long-standing dominance.