Neeraj Chauhan clinches recurve bronze, defeats Dhiraj Bommadevara in all-India clash at Asian Games

NEW DELHI: Indian archer Neeraj Chauhan won the bronze medal in the men's recurve individual event at the Asian Games 2026 after defeating compatriot Dhiraj Bommadevara 6-4 at the Okazaki Chuo Sogo Park Multipurpose Square on Saturday.In an all-Indian medal contest, Chauhan held his nerve to finish ahead of Bommadevara and claim the bronze medal.Chauhan started strongly and won the first game 29-26.Bommadevara hit 7, 9 and 10 for a total of 26, while Chauhan shot 10, 9 and 10 to score 29.Bommadevara hit back in the second set. He scored 28, including a 10 and an X, while Chauhan managed 27. Bommadevara won the set 2-0 to level the match at 2-2.The third set went Chauhan's way. He scored 28 with an X, 9 and 9, while Bommadevara scored 29 with an X, 9 and 10.Bommadevara won the set 2-0, moving ahead 4-2.Chauhan then responded in the fourth set. He produced 30, hitting 10, X and 10, while Bommadevara scored 28. Chauhan took the set 2-0, bringing the match level at 4-4.The fifth and final set decided the bronze medal.Chauhan delivered when it mattered most, shooting 29 with an X, 9 and another X. Bommadevara scored 28 with 8, 10 and 10.Chauhan won the final set 2-0 and finished the match with a 6-4 victory.Stay updated with the latest Asian Games 2026 news, check the Asian Games medal tally and complete Asian Games schedule.Get the latest Sports News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.