Jakarta, Aug 24 (IANS): The Indian archery team defeated Iraq to enter the compound mixed team quarter-finals at the 2018 Asian Games here on Friday.
Indian pair comprising Jyothi Surekha Vennam and Abhishek Verma defeated Fatimah Saad and Eshaq Ibrahim of Iraq 155-147 in the pre-quarters.
The Indian team won the first set at 40-36. They maintained their dominance to win the next three sets 37-36, 39-38 and 39-37.
They will now face Iranian pair of Fereshteh Ghorbani and Nima Mahboubi Matbooe in the quarters later on Friday.