Overview
- Yashdeep Bhoge, Atanu Das and Rahul beat Korea 5-4 in Dhaka after rallying from 2-4 to force a 4-4 tie.
- Both teams shot 29 in the shoot-off, with Atanu Das’ 10 judged closer to the centre to seal the win.
- The result ended an 18-year wait for India in the men’s recurve team event at the Asian Archery Championships.
- Korea fielded Seo Mingi, Kim Yechan and Jang Jiho as Olympic champion Kim Woojin did not compete, though the trio had strong recent credentials.
- Coach Rahul Banerjee, a member of India’s 2007 champion team, called the triumph deeply fulfilling as compound events earlier delivered three golds and two silvers led by Jyothi Surekha Vennam’s double.