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Dhiraj Bommadevara sets Asian Games record with 698 points in recurve qualification
26 September 2026
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World number four archer Dhiraj Bommadevara broke the Asian Games men's recurve qualification record by scoring 698 points at the 2026 event. His stellar performance secured him the top position in the standings and a direct bye into the second round.
Key Highlights
- Dhiraj Bommadevara topped the men's recurve qualification round by scoring 698 points out of 720 at the Asian Games.
- He surpassed the previous Asian Games record of 690 points set by South Korea's Lee Woo Seok.
- Dhiraj's exceptional performance included shooting 348 in the first half and dropping only 10 points in the final 36 arrows.
- The top finish earned the 25-year-old Indian Army archer a direct bye into the second round of the individual elimination draw.
Exam Quick Facts
Nodal Ministry / Dept
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
Key Bodies
Sports Authority of India (SAI), Archery Association of India (AAI)
Constitutional & Legal Context
Not applicable as this is a sports achievement news item.
Static GK Connection
Archery was first introduced as an Asian Games event in 1978 at Bangkok. Recurve archery is also an official medal event at the Summer Olympic Games.