Ganesh Mani Ratnam Wins Bronze in Men’s Individual Compound Archery at Asian Games 2026

On October 1, 2026, Indian archer Ganesh Mani Ratnam Thirumuru won the bronze medal in the men's individual compound archery event at the Asian Games 2026.

The event took place at Okazaki Chuo Sogo Park Multipurpose Square in Aichi, Japan. In a closely contested bronze-medal match, Ganesh defeated Cong Duc Dang of Vietnam with a score of 149-144.

Details of Ganesh Mani Ratnam’s Performance

• Bronze Medal Match: Defeated Cong Duc Dang (Vietnam) by 149-144.
• Semi-final: Lost to Kim Jongho (Republic of Korea) 144-148.
• Quarter-final: Won against Chen Chieh-Lun (Chinese Taipei) 148-138.

Ganesh had also contributed significantly to the Indian men’s compound team gold medal on September 30, 2026, alongside teammates Sahil Jadhav and Kushal Dalal. The team edged out China 238-237 to claim the top podium spot.

Understanding Compound Archery

Compound archery uses a bow equipped with a system of pulleys and cables, which differs from the recurve bow used in Olympic archery. It is recognised in major multi-sport Asian competitions such as the Asian Games.

India’s Compound Archery Success at Asian Games 2026

India finished the 2026 Asian Games compound archery campaign with a total of four medals: three golds and one bronze, highlighting the nation's growing strength in this discipline.

Exam-Relevant Context

• The Asian Games is a continental multi-sport event governed by the Olympic Council of Asia.
• Compound archery, unlike recurve, is not currently included in the Olympic Games.
• Okazaki Chuo Sogo Park Multipurpose Square in Aichi, Japan, served as the archery venue for the Games.
• This international event showcases India’s competitive edge in archery, an important point in sports current affairs.