India Stun South Korea to Clinch First-Ever Women's Recurve Team Gold
What Happened
India's women's recurve archery team of Kumkum Mohod, Ankita Bhakat and Kirti Sharma created history by defeating powerhouse South Korea 5-3 to win the country's first-ever Asian Games gold medal in the women's recurve team event. The Indian trio held their nerve in a closely fought final, with 17-year-old Kumkum delivering crucial perfect 10s under pressure.
Key Takeaways
The victory is one of India's biggest archery achievements, as South Korea has long dominated the recurve discipline. India had never previously won a women's recurve team gold at the Asian Games.