Indian compound archer Ganesh Mani Ratnam Thirumuru won the bronze medal in the men’s individual compound event at the 2026 Asian Games on Thursday, October 1. He defeated Vietnam’s Cong Duc Dang 149-144 in the bronze-medal match at Okazaki Chuo Sogo Park Multipurpose Square in Japan.The medal added another podium finish to India’s successful compound archery campaign at the Games. Ganesh had already been part of the Indian men’s compound team that won gold on September 30.How did Ganesh win the bronze medal?Ganesh entered the bronze-medal contest after losing his men’s individual semifinal to South Korea’s Kim Jongho. Kim defeated the Indian archer 148-144, ending Ganesh’s opportunity to compete for the individual gold medal.In the bronze-medal match, Ganesh responded with a strong performance against Vietnam’s Cong Duc Dang. He scored 149 points, while Dang finished with 144, giving the Indian archer a five-point victory and the bronze medal.The result also marked Ganesh’s second medal at the 2026 Asian Games after his contribution to India’s men’s compound team gold.What has India achieved in compound archery?India has secured four medals in archery at the Asian Games following Ganesh’s bronze. The country’s compound archers have produced gold-medal performances in the women’s team, mixed team and men’s team events, followed by Ganesh’s individual bronze.The Indian men’s compound team of Kushal Dalal, Sahil Jadhav and Ganesh Mani Ratnam Thirumuru defeated China 238-237 in the final on September 30. The one-point victory gave India another gold medal in compound archery.Where was the men’s individual event held?The men’s compound individual competition was held at the Okazaki Chuo Sogo Park Multipurpose Square in Okazaki, Japan. The venue hosted the compound archery events during the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.Ganesh had earlier progressed through the individual knockout rounds. He defeated Indonesia’s Sostar Andaru Rinaldi 144-142 in the round of 32 and then beat compatriot Sahil Jadhav 149-148 in the round of 16.What does the bronze mean for India’s archery campaign?Ganesh’s bronze extended India’s medal haul in archery to four at the ongoing Asian Games. His individual result came one day after India’s men’s compound team secured gold, making the campaign particularly significant for the Indian compound archery squad.The Asian Games competition continues in Aichi-Nagoya, with Indian athletes participating across multiple sports. Ganesh’s bronze is the latest addition to India’s medal tally on October 1.
