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DHAKA, March 27, 2026 (BSS)- Bangladesh won first-ever gold medal in men's 
compound team event of Asia Cup-World Ranking Tournament Stage-1 by beating 
Vietnam 231-225 in final held in Bangkok, Thailand today (Friday).

Bangladesh team, comprising Himu Bacchar, Aishwarzo Rahman and Newaz Ahmed 
Rakib, won the first set by 57-55 and never looked back though they scored 
one less than Vietnam in the fourth set. 

Bangladesh archery team was overall three above than Vietnam.
 
Bangladesh did not have a chance to reach the semi-final in the singles or 
mixed events of the tournament. However, in the compound men's team category, 
Bangladesh archery team featuring Himu Bacchar, Aishwarzo Rahman and Newaz 
Ahmed Rakib reached the final with a consistent and confident performance and 
secured success by winning the coveted gold in Asian stage.
 
Bangladesh team is expected to return home on Sunday (March 29).