India's Abhishek Verma, Ojas Deotale confirm gold and silver in compound archery at Asian Games 2023

A Gold and silver assured in archery for India. India’s Abhishek Verma and Ojas Deotale both progressed to the final of the men’s individual compound archery event, ensuring an all Indian grand finale in Hangzhou.

The Indians got the better of both their South Korean counterparts in their respective semifinals.

While Abhishek Verma defeated Korea’s Jaehoon Joo 147-145, Ojas Deotale shot the perfect 150 in the second semifinal against Jaewon Yang. It was Deotale’s second score of 150 for the day, having won his quarterfinal in the same fashion.

Ojas Deotale and Abhishek Verma will now lock horns in the final on Saturday.

Earlier in the day, Jyothi Surekha Vennam also assured India of a silver at least in the women's compound archery individual event, while compatriot Aditi Swami, who lost the semifinal battle to Jyothi, will fight for a bronze on October 7.