Archer Chikitha’s Asiad aim: Medal, harvester for dad & toy for mentor

At just 21, Chikitha Rao Taniparthi has overcome past setbacks to earn her place in the Asian Games as a compound archer. Her heart beats for gold—not just for herself, but for India, and to fulfill her dream of buying a new harvester for her father and gifting a cherished mascot to her coach, Abhishek Verma.

Archer Chikitha’s Asiad aim: Medal, harvester for dad & toy for mentor
At just 21, Chikitha Rao Taniparthi has overcome past setbacks to earn her place in the Asian Games as a compound archer. Her heart beats for gold—not just for herself, but for India, and to fulfill her dream of buying a new harvester for her father and gifting a cherished mascot to her coach, Abhishek Verma.