Asian Games 2026: Indian women’s recurve archery team wins historic gold against South Korea

The Indian women’s archery team made history at the 2026 Asian Games by clinching the gold medal after beating powerhouse South Korea with a 5-3 victory in the final. The team, comprising Ankita Bhakat, Kumkum Mahoda and Kirti, delivered India’s first-ever gold in the women’s recurve team at the Asian Games. The achievement also marked India’s 11th gold medal in the ongoing tournament. The triumph is notable given South Korea’s long-standing dominance of the sport as a 10-time Olympic champion. India held their nerve in a thrilling match after South Korea leveled the scores in the opening sets to eventually seal a historic victory.