Indian archer Neeraj Chauhan secured a monumental bronze medal in the Recurve Men’s Individual event at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, defeating fellow countryman Dhiraj Bommadevara 6–4 in an all-Indian bronze medal clash.
The victory marks India's first medal in the men's individual recurve event since Tarundeep Rai claimed silver at the 2010 Asian Games in Guangzhou, ending a 16-year podium drought in the discipline.
Highlights of the Match
- Final Score: Neeraj Chauhan 6 – 4 Dhiraj Bommadevara
- Decisive Set: Chauhan held his composure in a high-pressure final set, taking it 2–0 to seal the match and claim bronze.
- Historic Achievement: Chauhan becomes only the second Indian archer in Asian Games history to win an individual recurve medal.
A Stellar Asian Games Campaign
Chauhan's individual bronze adds to an already successful outing in Nagoya, where he also helped lead India to a Silver Medal in the Recurve Men’s Team event alongside teammates Dhiraj Bommadevara and Yashdeep Sanjay Bhoge.
With Kumkum Anil Mohod taking gold in the Recurve Women’s Individual event, India finished its archery campaign with an impressive total of nine medals, demonstrating the country's growing dominance on the continental stage.
