Aichi-Nagoya, Oct. 2 -- Indian archer Ankita Bhakat dedicated the country's historic women's recurve team gold at the Asian Games to her family, coaches, support staff and the entire nation after India defeated South Korea 5-3 in the final here on Friday.

Ankita, who teamed up with 17-year-old Kumkum Anil Mohod and Kirti Sharma, said the medal was particularly special for her family, with her mother staying awake through the night due to the tension surrounding the final.

"My family is overjoyed. My mother didn't sleep at all last night because of tension. So she is incredibly happy now. My father is very happy too. My whole family is all delighted. I want to dedicate this medal to my family, all my coaches, the support staff present he...