India’s women’s compound team defended their Asian Games gold on Wednesday, beating China 238-234 in the final. The score of 238 matched the world record, underlining India’s supremacy in the discipline.

The team stayed calm through a high-pressure final against the strong Chinese trio. Every archer contributed as India posted the joint-best score in history to retain the title they won at the previous Games.

Compound archery has become one of India’s strongest events at the continental level. The team combined precision with composure, pulling away from China in the closing ends to seal the gold.

The win came on a memorable day for Indian archery, with the mixed team also winning gold later. India’s medal tally at the Aichi-Nagoya Games continues to grow, with archery joining boxing and shooting among the top contributors.

The result keeps India unbeaten in women’s compound team finals across recent Asian Games. India entered the tournament as one of the favourites after strong showings on the international circuit this season.