India Announces Asian Games 2026 Archery Squad Amid Youth Shift
Key Questions
Who leads India's archery squad for the 2026 Asian Games?
Ankita Bhakat, Dhiraj Bommadevara, and Jyothi Surekha Vennam head the 12-member recurve squad for Aichi-Nagoya.
Which young archers qualified for the Asian Games team via trials?
Keerti Sharma and Kumkum Mohod earned spots after performing well at the selection trials.
Why did experienced archers like Deepika Kumari miss the Asian Games squad?
Younger archers outperformed veterans including Deepika Kumari, Atanu Das, and Ojas Deotale during the national trials.
What recent results support India's youth integration strategy?
India's strong World Cup performances, including the women's recurve gold in Shanghai, have highlighted the rising youth talent pool.
When and where are the 2026 Asian Games archery events scheduled?
The archery competition will take place in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, as part of the 2026 Asian Games.
Ankita Bhakat, Dhiraj Bommadevara and Jyothi Surekha Vennam lead 12-member recurve squad for Aichi-Nagoya; Keerti Sharma and Kumkum Mohod qualify after trials; Deepika Kumari, Atanu Das and Ojas Deotale miss out to youth. Builds on recent WC results and national youth integration.