### Historic Triumph: India Dominates at the 2025 Asian Archery Championships The 2025 Asian Archery Championships held in Dhaka marked a significant milestone for Indian archery, as the men's recurve team clinched gold, ending an 18-year drought in this category. This victory is particularly noteworthy as it is India's first Asian Championship men's team gold since 2007. The overall performance of the Indian archers was impressive, with the country securing a total of four gold and two silver medals across various events, including a remarkable showing from the compound archers who contributed three gold and two silver medals to the tally [https://www.firstpost.com/sports/asian-archery-championships-2025-india-stun-korea-shoot-off-report-13950923.html, https://www.thebridgechronicle.com/sports/asian-archery-championships-india-historic-gold-ankita-dhiraj-team-as99]. ### Breakdown of India's Achievements at the Championships 1. **Men's Recurve Team Gold**: - The Indian men's recurve team, consisting of Atanu Das, Rahul Pawariya, and Yashdeep Bhoge, defeated South Korea in a nail-biting final, winning 5-4 in a shoot-off. This victory is a significant achievement, marking the end of an 18-year wait for gold in this category [https://khelnow.com/archery/india-recurve-gold-asian-archery-championships-202511, https://indiasportshub.com/india-break-the-korean-stronghold-mens-recurve-team-crowned-asian-champions-after-18-years-at-asian-archery-championships-2025]. 2. **Individual Gold Medals**: - Ankita Bhakat and B. Dhiraj made history by winning India's first-ever individual recurve gold medals at the Asian Archery Championships, further solidifying India's dominance in the sport [https://www.thebridgechronicle.com/sports/asian-archery-championships-india-historic-gold-ankita-dhiraj-team-as99]. 3. **Compound Archery Success**: - The compound archers excelled, securing five medals, including three gold and two silver. This performance highlights India's strength in the compound discipline, with notable contributions from the women's and mixed teams [https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/more-sports/others/asian-archery-championships-compound-archers-pick-five-medals-for-india/articleshow/125318010.cms, https://www.rediff.com/sports/report/golden-day-for-indias-archers-at-asian-championships/20251113.htm]. ### Supporting Data and Performance Metrics - **Medal Tally**: - **Total Gold Medals**: 4 - Men's Recurve Team: 1 - Individual Recurve: 2 - Compound Archery: 3 - **Total Silver Medals**: 2 - Compound Archery: 2 - **Historical Context**: - The men's recurve team gold is India's first since 2007, marking a significant turnaround in performance at the Asian Championships [https://indiasportshub.com/india-break-the-korean-stronghold-mens-recurve-team-crowned-asian-champions-after-18-years-at-asian-archery-championships-2025, https://www.hindustantimes.com/sports/india-wins-gold-in-mens-recurve-team-event-at-asian-archery-championships-2025-101681234123456.html]. ### Conclusion: A New Era for Indian Archery In summary, the 2025 Asian Archery Championships have been a landmark event for India, showcasing the country's growing prowess in archery. The men's recurve team's victory after 18 years, coupled with historic individual golds and a strong performance from the compound archers, underscores a bright future for Indian archery. 1. **Historic Men's Recurve Gold**: Ended an 18-year wait. 2. **First Individual Golds**: Ankita Bhakat and B. Dhiraj made history. 3. **Dominance in Compound Archery**: Five medals secured, including three golds. This comprehensive performance not only elevates India's status in the sport but also sets a promising foundation for future competitions [https://www.firstpost.com/sports/asian-archery-championships-2025-india-stun-korea-shoot-off-report-13950923.html, https://www.thebridgechronicle.com/sports/asian-archery-championships-india-historic-gold-ankita-dhiraj-team-as99].