India Eyes Olympic Quota As Jyothi Surekha Vennam Aims For Asian Games Mixed Team Gold
· Sports · Indian Express, Times of India
Jyothi Surekha Vennam, India's most recognised compound archer, seeks a third Asian Games gold in mixed team event at Aichi Nagoya 2026, which carries an Olympic quota for Los Angeles 2028. Vennam, who has won two World Cup silver medals and 11 World Cup stage medals, previously paired with Ojas Deotale to win Hangzhou Asian Games gold. She will be joined by male archers Kushal Dalal, Sahil Jadhav, or Ganesh Thirumani, whose precision will be crucial to match her steely nerves. Vennam acknowledges the unknowns of mixed team dynamics, where her partner's performance is equally vital.
Why it matters
Vennam's success at the Asian Games will determine India's Olympic quota placement for Los Angeles 2028, directly impacting the nation's archery qualification pathway.
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