IOA names Kumkum Mohod and Sujeet Kalkal inaugural winners of Jaspal Rana and Raja Randhir Singh awards
On 4 October 2026, IOA president P.T. Usha named archer Kumkum Mohod and wrestler Sujeet Kalkal the first recipients of the Jaspal Rana Award and Raja Randhir Singh Award for Asian Games 2026.
Summary
The Indian Olympic Association named teenage archer Kumkum Mohod the inaugural Jaspal Rana Award winner and wrestler Sujeet Kalkal the inaugural Raja Randhir Singh Award winner for outstanding performances at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. IOA president P.T. Usha announced the recognitions on 4 October 2026; the awards honour the best female and male sportspersons of the Games. Mohod won three archery medals including two golds; Kalkal won men's 65 kg freestyle wrestling gold.
Key facts
- Jaspal Rana Award
- Kumkum Mohod (archery; best female)
- Raja Randhir Singh Award
- Sujeet Kalkal (wrestling; best male)
- Announced by
- IOA president P.T. Usha
- Mohod medals
- Three (including two golds)
- Kalkal gold
- Men's 65 kg freestyle wrestling
Practice MCQs 3 questions
Who was named the inaugural recipient of the Jaspal Rana Award by the IOA after Asian Games 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Kumkum Mohod
Who received the inaugural Raja Randhir Singh Award from the IOA for Asian Games 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Sujeet Kalkal
In October 2026, who announced Kumkum Mohod and Sujeet Kalkal as inaugural winners of the new IOA Games awards?
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Correct answer: B — IOA president P.T. Usha