The recurve women’s category produced one of the biggest surprises of the trials, with world number 199 Kirti finishing top of the standings.
Kirti, who was part of India’s recurve women’s team that won bronze at the Bangkok 2026 Asia Cup, finished fourth in qualification before producing a string of impressive victories in the round-robin stage.
The 19-year-old will be joined in Nagoya by fellow teenager Kumkum Anil Mohod and Bhakat – both members of India’s recurve women’s team that won gold at stage two of the Hyundai Archery World Cup in Shanghai.
“The trials were challenging and I really had to push myself to the limit,” said world number 20 Bhakat. “The juniors delivered a great performance and showed strong potential. I now have the responsibility to guide the team, and I am ready to lead them at the biggest event of this year.”
India’s recurve men’s team will feature one change, with Neeraj Chauhan coming into the line-up, while Bommadevara and debutant Yashdeep Bhoge retained their places in both the World Cup and Asian Games squads.
At Hangzhou 2022, India’s compound archers produced a historic clean sweep by winning all five gold medals on offer, while the recurve teams added one silver and one bronze.
With several young names now stepping into the spotlight, attention will turn to whether India’s next generation can continue that momentum in Nagoya and deliver on one of Asia’s biggest stages.
