Breaking a 13-year dry spell in the recurve section at the Asian Games, India’s women’s archery team secured a bronze medal by defeating Vietnam. Comprising Ankita Bhakat, Simranjeet Kaur, and Bhajan Kaur, the unfavored fifth-seeded trio showcased resilience, overcoming their Vietnamese counterparts 6-2 in sets. This achievement marks India’s seventh overall medal in archery at the ongoing Asian Games, with prior wins in compound, mixed, women’s, and men’s categories. This historic victory in the Olympic category is India’s first in recurve archery since the 2010 Asian Games. The nation’s archery success continues, with participants like Abhishek Verma, Ojas Deotale, and Jyothi Surekha Vennam aiming for top positions in their respective events.