Asian Games 2026: India edge Thailand 156-155 to reach compound mixed team final

In the second end, Kaewchomphu scored a 9 and Rattanapongkiat followed with a 10. Chikitha and Sahil responded with strong shots to help India extend their lead to three points, making it 59-56.

Thailand continued to fight back in the third end, with Rattanapongkiat finding his rhythm with consecutive 10s. However, India maintained their advantage as the score stood at 77-75 midway through the semifinal.

Thailand produced another strong end, with Kaewchomphu and Rattanapongkiat scoring perfect 10s. India responded in style, with Chikitha hitting the centre of the target and Sahil also scoring a 10, taking the score to 117-115 after the third end.

In the final end, Thailand kept the pressure on with both archers scoring 10s. Chikitha scored a 9, reducing India’s lead to one point, but Sahil kept the advantage alive with a 10 to make it 136-135.

With Thailand finishing their final two shots with scores of 10 and 10, they ended with 155 points. India needed 20 points from their final two arrows to win, and Chikitha and Sahil delivered under pressure, both scoring 10s to seal a 156-155 victory.

The win booked India’s place in the compound mixed team final at the Asian Games 2026. (ANI)

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