Jyothi Surekha Vennam on making Asian Games archery squad: “Will celebrate when we win”

Jyothi Surekha Vennam on making Asian Games archery squad: “Will celebrate when we win”

Surekha emerged on top at the selection trials held at the Sports Authority of India’s National Centre of Excellence in Sonipat, while several prominent names, including Atanu Das, Ojas Pravin Deotale and Deepika Kumari, failed to qualify.

Fresh Faces, Familiar Ambitions: India’s Archers Eye Asian Games 2026 Glory

Jyothi Surekha Vennam and Dhiraj Bommadevara (Image: Instagram) India have recently named a fresh-looking 12-member archery squad for the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, with Olympians Dhiraj Bommadevara and Ankita Bhakat joining compound star Jyothi Surekha Vennam among the headline names. The squad was finalised following selection trials at the SAI NCOE in Sonipat, with India opting for a mix of experienced campaigners and emerging talent a…