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

September 30, 2026 admin

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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Cousins faces stern test as India aim to revive compound fortunes at Archery WC ahead of Asian Games

July 7, 2026 admin

Indian compound archers, shepherded by new head coach Dave Cousins, will have to lift themselves from recent lows, while the recurve squad will be eager to build on its new-found momentum ahead of the Asian Games in the fourth and last World Cup stage beginning here on Tuesday (July 7, 2026). The tournament assumes significance…

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