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Indian Women's Recurve Archery Team Clinches Historic Asian Games Gold
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News18•02-10-2026, 07:30
Indian Women's Recurve Archery Team Clinches Historic Asian Games Gold
- •The Indian women's recurve archery team secured its maiden Asian Games gold medal by defeating South Korea in the final.
- •The team, comprising Ankita Bhakat, Kirti Sharma, and Kumkum Mohod, triumphed over the 10-time Olympic champions with a 5-3 score.
- •Despite windy conditions, the Indian team maintained composure, with the first two sets ending in ties.
- •South Korea faltered in the third set, allowing India to take the lead, and a crucial score adjustment in the fourth set sealed India's victory.
- •This historic win followed their semifinal victory against China, marking their first-ever appearance in an Asian Games final.
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The Indian women's recurve archery team featuring Ankita Bhakat, Kirti Sharma, and Kumkum Mohod secured the historic gold medal at the Asian Games.
The Indian recurve team outplayed the 10-time Olympic champions and formidable South Korean team with a 5-3 scoreline in the final match.
The Indian team advanced to their first-ever Asian Games final by defeating China with a score of 5-1 in the semifinal stage.
