The Economic Times

Asian Games 2026: Neeraj Chauhan wins historic individual recurve bronze after beating teammate Dhiraj Bommadevara

Neeraj Chauhan clinched a bronze medal in the men's individual recurve event at the Asian Games, triumphing over teammate Dhiraj Bommadevara with a score of 6-4 in the play-off. Dhiraj had previously faced defeat against Lee Woo Seok, while Neeraj was bested by Junya Nakanishi. This accomplishment marks Neeraj as the second Indian male to earn a medal in this category, showcasing the increasing prowess of Indian archers globally.