Pimpri-Chinchwad, Oct. 1 -- Prithika Pradeep's father Pradeep Simon said he was overcome with emotion while watching his daughter clinch gold for India at the Asian Games 2026, crediting her years of hard work, passion and the support of her coach for the historic achievement.

Prithika, alongside Jyothi Surekha Vennam and Chikitha Taniparthi, won the gold medal in the women's compound archery team event at the 2026 Games.

Speaking to ANI, Pradeep said he was watching the match alone from Mumbai when he realised that Prithika was on course to win the gold.

"I work in Mumbai, so I was watching the match alone. When I realised she was about to win gold-given her consistent performance, it was clear she would-the first thing that crossed m...