Kumkum Mohod, 17, wins women's individual recurve gold at Asian Games in Nagoya

Kumkum Mohod, 17, defeated Oh Yejin in a shoot-off to win the women's individual recurve final at the Asian Games in Nagoya on October 3, 2026, prevailing 6-5 in the decider.

The Indian archer had already claimed gold and silver in the women's and mixed team events earlier at the Games and became the first Indian woman to win a medal in the women's recurve individual event at the Asian Games 2026. "A HISTORIC FIRST FOR INDIAN ARCHERY!Congratulations to Kumkum Anil Mohod on winning India's first-ever GOLD in the Recurve Women’s Individual event at #AsianGames2026!This phenomenal triumph also secures a direct ticket to the LA 2028 Olympics. #Cheer4Bharat pic.twitter.com/TVzt8TKeOU— Dr Mansukh Mandaviya (@mansukhmandviya) October 3, 2026"

Mohod earned selection to the Asian Games squad by defeating Deepika Kumari, with Kumari described in the report as a four-time Olympian and the first Indian to reach the No.1 ranking in recurve.

In her quarterfinal against top seed Kang Chaeyong of Korea, Mohod took the opening set with two 10s and a nine, saw Kang level the second set, then regained the lead in the third. With Kang shooting first in the fourth set, Mohod matched her through two 10s and a nine to carry a lead into the final set; when Kang posted a 10 then two 9s, Mohod required a 10 with her concluding arrow and delivered to win the match 6-4.

Facing Jingyi Zhu, the world championship silver medallist, Mohod progressed without conceding a set, recording scores of 28-27, 30-30, 29-29 and 29-28. She dropped two points in the opening set with a 9, 10 and 9 start, played two perfect 10s in the second set, and benefited from an initial shot that was ruled from an 8 to a 9 before holding nerve to finish one point clear in the fourth set.

In the final against Oh Yejin Mohod lost the first set 29-27 and shared the second 29-29 before firing three 10s to level in the third. After conceding the next set she produced another perfect set to force a decider; Yejin shot an eight in the shoot-off, leaving Mohod requiring nine or more, and she scored a 10 to secure gold. The victory was Mohod's third medal at the Asian Games, cementing her position as one of India's best archers.

With the gold in Nagoya, Kumkum Mohod also sealed qualification for the LA Olympics 2028.