Aichi-Nagoya, Sept. 30 -- Indian archers Chikitha Taniparthi and Sahil Jadhav held their nerve in a thrilling semifinal to defeat Thailand 156-155 and enter the final of the compound mixed team event at the Asian Games 2026.

India started the contest strongly, with Chikitha and Sahil both scoring 10s in their opening shots. Thailand's Kanoknapus Kaewchomphu was awarded a 9 in the opening end after review, while Peerawat Rattanapongkiat scored an 8. India finished the first end with 39/40 to take a 39-37 lead.

In the second end, Kaewchomphu scored a 9 and Rattanapongkiat followed with a 10. Chikitha and Sahil responded with strong shots to help India extend their lead to three points, making it 59-56.

Thailand continued to fight back in...