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Kumkum Mohod Creates History at Asian Games: India's 17th Gold in Archery!
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News18•03-10-2026, 09:32
Kumkum Mohod Creates History at Asian Games: India's 17th Gold in Archery!
- •Kumkum Mohod created history by winning the gold medal in the women's recurve individual event at the Asian Games.
- •She is the first Indian woman to win gold in this event in the history of the Asian Games.
- •Kumkum defeated South Korean archer Oh Ye-jin in a thrilling shoot-off in the final.
- •This victory marks India's 17th gold medal at the Asian Games, increasing the total medal tally to 77.
- •Kumkum secured one of the two quota places for India for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
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Kumkum Mohod secured India's 17th gold medal by defeating South Korean opponent Oh Ye-jin in a thrilling shoot-off during the women's recurve individual final at the 2026 Asian Games, becoming the first Indian woman to win gold in this event.
Before advancing to the final, Kumkum Mohod overcame reigning world champion and former Olympic gold medalist Kang Chae-young of South Korea with a score of 6-4 in a high-pressure quarterfinal match.
By reaching the women's recurve individual final, Kumkum Mohod successfully secured one of the available quota places for the country ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
