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The Reluctant Star: Chikitha Taniparthi’s journey to two Asian Games gold medals

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The Reluctant Star: Chikitha Taniparthi’s journey to two Asian Games gold medals

By now, the two gold medals she has snapped up at the 2026 Asian Games have catapulted the extremely shy compound archer Chikitha Taniparthi into the national headlines. The 221-year-old – who comes from a modest farming family in Peddapalli, Telangana – is a stranger to stardom and the sprinkling of opulence that sporting achievements…

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With Abhishek Verma on her side, Chikitha Taniparthi eyes Asian Games glory

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With Abhishek Verma on her side, Chikitha Taniparthi eyes Asian Games glory

Chikitha Taniparthi may describe herself as soft-spoken and introverted, but her exploits with the bow and arrow have long spoken for her loud and clear. Last year, she etched her name in history books by winning India’s first-ever women’s individual gold in the compound category at the Under-21 World Archery Championships in Canada. The 21-year-old…

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