30 September,2026 07:16 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Mohammad Rizwan, Indian women`s compound archery team, Sahil Jadhav, Chikitha Taniparthi (Pic: File Pic)
Pakistan's wicketkeeper-batsman Mohammad Rizwan has asked the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency to return his phone amid investigation.
Meanwhile, the Indian archers have showcased their skills in the ongoing Asian Games and have clinched medals in the events.
Asian Games 2026: India win gold medal in women's compound archery
The Indian women's compound archery trio of Jyothi Surekha Vennam, Chikitha Taniparthi, and Prithika Pradeep clinched a historic gold medal in the Asian Games in Japan, defeating China 238-234 in a thrilling final.
With superb precision, the Indian archers maintained their lead from the opening round and famously equalled South Korea's world record score of 238 set back in 2014.
The victory brought India its seventh gold of the Games, pushing the overall medal tally to 53. While the triumph added Jyothi's fourth Asian Games gold to her illustrious career, it marked a dream debut Asian Games gold for both Chikitha and Prithika.
Asian Games 2026: India's compound mixed archery team wins gold medal
India's compound archery team enjoyed a successful outing in the Asian Games 2026, winning dual gold medals and securing a 2028 Olympic quota place. The mixed pair of Chikitha Taniparthi and Sahil Jadhav delivered a win under pressure, edging out Korea's Jungyoon Park and Choi Eun Gyu 158-157 in a dramatic shoot-off.
Earlier, the women's compound trio of Jyothi Surekha Vennam, Chikitha, and Prithika Pradeep put on a clinical display to outplay China 238-234, successfully defending the crown India won in Hangzhou. Both squads safely retained their titles from the previous edition.
Asian Games 2026: Neeru, Kynan strike mixed team gold medal
Neeru Dhanda combined with Kynan Chenai to add the mixed team gold to her individual women's trap shooting title, capping a historic campaign which made her the most successful Indian athlete in the ongoing Asian Games.
Mohammad Rizwan asks NCCIA to return phone
Mohammad Rizwan on Tuesday asked the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency of Pakistan to return his phone and provide him with written details about allegations or suspicions they are investigating against him.
He requested the agency to inform him officially about the date and time of any future appearance required from him. He also asked that all further correspondence be made through official channels at his residential address.
Asian Games 2026: Sunil Kumar wins second consecutive bronze in continental event
Sunil Kumar became the first Indian Greco Roman wrestler to win two Asian Games medals after clinching a bronze in the men's 87kg with a technical superiority win over Philippines' Roberts Callum Johnston on the opening day of the wrestling competition.
Sunil had won a bronze in Hangzhou 2023 Games, ending a 13-year year wait for India for medal in the Greco Roman style.
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