<p>The Indian men’s compound team comprising Sandeep Kumar, Abhishek Verma, Jignas Chittibomma clinched the gold medal in the Asian Archery Grand Prix in Bangkok Tuesday.<br /><br /></p>.<p>The Indian trio defeated Vietnam 226-218 in four sets (60, 53, 56, 57 versus 53, 53, 55, 57). India led Vietnam in first, third and fourth round and there was a tie in second.<br /><br />They ousted Singapore 234-221 in the quarterfinal before beating Indonesia 226-212 in the last four stage.<br /><br />India were also on the top in qualification round scoring 2061. Vietnam and Thailand ranking was second and third earning 2054 and 2045 points. <br /><br />Sandeep Kumar’s individual rank was second behind Chinese Taipei archer Tien Chong Ngugyun while Jignas Chittibomma was fifth and Abhishek Verma eighth.<br /><br />Recurve men's team of Atanu Das, Rahul Banerjee, Binod Swansi defeated Malaysia 113- 108 in the semi finals and will meet Japan in the final Wednesday.<br /><br />“It was a great team effort with each member contributing. I am hopeful that Indian contingent will win more medals in rest of the competition,” team manager Virendra Sachdeva said from Bangkok.<br /><br /></p>
<p>The Indian men’s compound team comprising Sandeep Kumar, Abhishek Verma, Jignas Chittibomma clinched the gold medal in the Asian Archery Grand Prix in Bangkok Tuesday.<br /><br /></p>.<p>The Indian trio defeated Vietnam 226-218 in four sets (60, 53, 56, 57 versus 53, 53, 55, 57). India led Vietnam in first, third and fourth round and there was a tie in second.<br /><br />They ousted Singapore 234-221 in the quarterfinal before beating Indonesia 226-212 in the last four stage.<br /><br />India were also on the top in qualification round scoring 2061. Vietnam and Thailand ranking was second and third earning 2054 and 2045 points. <br /><br />Sandeep Kumar’s individual rank was second behind Chinese Taipei archer Tien Chong Ngugyun while Jignas Chittibomma was fifth and Abhishek Verma eighth.<br /><br />Recurve men's team of Atanu Das, Rahul Banerjee, Binod Swansi defeated Malaysia 113- 108 in the semi finals and will meet Japan in the final Wednesday.<br /><br />“It was a great team effort with each member contributing. I am hopeful that Indian contingent will win more medals in rest of the competition,” team manager Virendra Sachdeva said from Bangkok.<br /><br /></p>