The second-seeded Indian compound duo displayed precision and consistency to defeat Kazakhstan 156\u2013153 in a one-sided semifinal. Their dominant win ensured India another guaranteed medal and a shot at a second successive compound mixed team gold at the continental event.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Verma and Deepshikha will now face hosts Bangladesh, who caused a major upset by stunning South Korea 158\u2013153 in the other semifinal. India will be eyeing a repeat of last year\u2019s success in Bangkok 2023, when Aditi Swami and Priyansh clinched the compound mixed team gold.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
With this result, India has already secured five medals, while remaining in contention for seven more across categories.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In the recurve section, the newly formed mixed pair of Yashdeep Bhoge and Anshika Kumari impressed early, defeating Bangladesh 5\u20131 to reach the semifinals. However, their campaign was halted by a 0\u20136 loss to Chinese Taipei in the last four. The duo will now take on South Korea in what promises to be a tough bronze-medal playoff.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Earlier, India had confirmed four medals by storming into both the compound men\u2019s and women\u2019s team finals. The recurve men\u2019s team also made it to the title round, ensuring India\u2019s strong presence across team categories.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In the recurve section, the newly formed mixed pair of Yashdeep Bhoge and Anshika Kumari impressed early, defeating Bangladesh 5\u20131 to reach the semifinals. However, their campaign was halted by a 0\u20136 loss to Chinese Taipei in the last four. The duo will now take on South Korea in what promises to be a tough bronze-medal playoff.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Among men, Dhiraj Bommadevara and Rahul reached the recurve semifinals from opposite halves, raising hopes of an all-India final. Meanwhile, in the compound women\u2019s category, A. Pradeep and Jyothi Surekha Vennam also made it to the last four, extending India\u2019s medal count and underlining the team\u2019s dominance across formats.<\/p>\r\n\r\n