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PM Modi hails Indian archers for historic recurve medals at Asian Games 2026
What happened
Indian recurve archers Kumkum Mohod, Ankita Bhakat, and Kirti Sharma won a gold medal in the women's recurve team event, defeating South Korea 5-3. The team, competing in their first-ever recurve women's team final, held their nerve against the dominant South Korean side. Dhiraj and Kumkum secured a silver medal in the mixed recurve archery event, losing to China's Zhu Jingyi and Li Mengqi 3-5.
Why it matters
The medal wins are significant as they serve as inspiration to young archers and showcase India's skill and zeal in the sport. The historic victories also mark India's first-ever medals in the women's recurve team and mixed recurve archery events at the Asian Games.
Key facts
- India won the women's recurve team gold medal
- Kumkum Mohod emerged as the star of the final
- India secured its first-ever medal in women's recurve archery at the Asian Games.
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