According to a report by prime9news.com, Telangana's Chikita Taniparthi achieved two gold medals in a single day at the Asian Games. Prime9news.com stated that she brought honor to the country by demonstrating her talent in archery. Chikita entered archery with her father's encouragement. She initially trained in karate before switching to archery. She began training with a coach in Karimnagar when she was in 8th grade.