Asia Cup Stage 2
Published: 12:01 AM, 27 October 2026
Bangladesh's Compound Women's, Recurve Men's team reach gold medal match
Bangladesh has achieved remarkable success at the 2026 Asia Cup- World Ranking Tournament (Stage 2) in Sulaymaniyah, Iraq.
Both the compound women's team and the recurve men's team have secured spots in their respective gold medal matches after winning their semi-finals.
In the semi-finals, the compound women's team defeated Sri Lanka with a score of 233-219. Through a consistent performance throughout the match, the three Bangladeshi archers-Bonnya Akter, Sriparna Biswas, and Mosa: Kulsum Akter Moni-secured a victory by a margin of 14 points.
The collective effort of Bonnya Akter, Sriparna Biswas, and Mosa: Kulsum Akter Moni proved decisive, earning the team a place in the gold medal match.
Meanwhile, the recurve men's team secured their spot in the gold medal match by defeating Uzbekistan 6-0 in set points.
Representing Bangladesh were Abdur Rahman Alif, Md. Sagar Islam, and Abdullah Al Mohammad Rafi. The team ensured victory by delivering consistent performances across all three sets.
Bangladesh earned 2 points for each set, recording scores of 54, 54, and 54. In contrast, Uzbekistan scored 42, 49, and 46 across the three sets, respectively. The final result was a 6-0 victory for Bangladesh.
The success of both teams on the same day further highlights the progress of Bangladeshi archery on the international stage. These achievements by the compound women's and recurve men's teams have instilled new hope within the nation's sporting landscape. All eyes are now on the gold-medal match.
The hope is that our archers will deliver their best performance in the final as well, bringing glory to Bangladesh.
The second leg of the 2026 Asia Cup is taking place in Sulaymaniyah from October 24 to 29. Beyond the prospect of winning medals, this competition offers an opportunity to secure valuable world ranking points.
Bangladesh now faces two finals-two major tests. The goal is singular: to deliver a top-tier performance-marked by determination, pinpoint accuracy, and the ability to handle pressure-to win a gold medal for the country.
