Kumkum Mohod, 17, clinched India’s first individual recurve gold at the Asian Games, beating Korea’s Oh Ye-jin in a tight final.
The final went to a critical set where Mohod was down 7‑6; she steadied her aim, hitting the crucial shots that flipped the momentum and sealed a clean victory, snapping a two‑decade Korean hold on the title.
Mohod’s win sits beside a wave of women’s successes: Neeru Dhanda took the trap gold, while Prithika Pradeep and Pranavi Urs added two golds each. The contingent’s 83 debutants secured 41 medals, signalling a generational shift across multiple sports.
India’s archery squad now has a new benchmark, with the next challenge looming at the 2027 World Archery Championships in Antalya. Meanwhile, the women’s kabaddi and hockey teams are already eyeing their next continental showdown.