Kumkum Anil Mohod becomes first Indian woman to win Asian Games recurve individual gold
Kumkum Anil Mohod became the first Indian woman to win the recurve individual gold at the Asian Games 2026 (announced 3 October 2026), winning the decisive shoot-off.
Summary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated archer Kumkum Anil Mohod on becoming the first Indian woman to win the Recurve Individual gold at the 2026 Asian Games. He praised her composure in the decisive shoot-off. Earlier at these Games she was part of India's first women's recurve team gold and the recurve mixed team silver.
Key facts
- Winner
- Kumkum Anil Mohod
- Event
- Recurve individual, Asian Games 2026
- Milestone
- First Indian woman to win this gold
- Deciding stage
- Shoot-off
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Kumkum Anil Mohod became the first Indian woman to win Asian Games 2026 gold in which archery event?
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Correct answer: A — Recurve individual
The Prime Minister praised Kumkum Anil Mohod's composure in which decisive stage of her gold-medal contest?
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Correct answer: C — Shoot-off