Dhiraj Bommadevara will look to continue his strong run at the Asian Games 2026 when he takes on Uzbekistan’s Amirkhon Sadikov in the men’s individual recurve quarterfinals. The Indian archer has already picked up two silver medals in the mixed team and men’s team events and enters the individual knockout stage with plenty of momentum. Bommadevara also comes off a major international achievement after winning gold at the Archery World Cup Final, adding to the expectations around his individual campaign in Aichi-Nagoya.
The quarterfinal will be another important test as Bommadevara looks to move closer to the medal rounds and keep his Olympic qualification hopes alive. He has already recorded convincing wins over the Philippines’ Girvin Garcia and Chinese Taipei’s Cheng Hsiang-Hui in the knockout stages. With the stakes rising at every stage, Bommadevara will need to maintain his composure and accuracy against Sadikov as he targets a place in the semifinals.
Dhiraj Bommadevara Asian Games 2026 Archery: Date, Time and Venue Details
| Round / Event | Time (IST) | Matchup / Status |
|---|---|---|
| Quarterfinals | 9:30 AM | Dhiraj Bommadevara (IND) vs Amirkhon Sadikov (UZB) |
| Semifinals | From 10:30 AM | Subject to qualification |
| Bronze Medal Match | 11:05 AM | Subject to qualification |
| Gold Medal Match | 11:20 AM | Subject to qualification |
| Venue | — | Okazaki Chuo Sogo Park Multipurpose Square, Aichi-Nagoya, Japan |
Indian fans can watch Dhiraj Bommadevara in action during the men’s individual recurve archery knockout rounds at the Asian Games 2026 through Sony Sports Network and Sony LIV. Bommadevara’s quarterfinal against Uzbekistan’s Amirkhon Sadikov is scheduled for 9:30 AM IST on Saturday, October 3, with the semifinals and medal matches to follow depending on his progress. The action will be available on Sony LIV via its app and website, while television viewers can follow the English broadcast on Sony Sports Ten 2. Hindi coverage will be available on Sony Sports Ten 3, with Sony Sports Ten 4 carrying Tamil, Telugu and Kannada feeds. Selected coverage is also expected on DD Sports for DD Free Dish viewers.
The individual event could add another medal to Bommadevara’s impressive Asian Games 2026 campaign after he already secured two silver medals in the men’s recurve team and mixed team events. His quarterfinal victory would put him into the semifinal later in the morning, followed by the bronze and gold medal matches at 11:05 AM and 11:20 AM IST, respectively, subject to qualification. With the knockout rounds moving quickly, Bommadevara will be looking to maintain his composure and accuracy as he targets another place on the podium in Aichi-Nagoya.