HANGZHOU: India claimed its first gold medal in archery competitions at the Asian Games, here on Wednesday, with Jyothi Surekha Vennam and Ojas Deotale combining to beat South Korea in the compound mixed team gold medal match. India defeated the Republic of Korea 159-158 in a close encounter in the final to claim the gold medal. In the final against the Korean pair of So Chaewon and Joo Jaehoon, the Indian duo of Jyothi and Ojas got an early lead as they won the first round 40-39. The Indians maintained their advantage in the second round too though both teams shot 40 each. However, a nine by Deotale in the third End allowed the Koreans to win it 40-39 and tie the score at 119-119. However, in the final round, Ojas and Jyothi shot two perfect 10s each while the Koreans could manage only 39. IANS
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