New Delhi, Oct. 3 -- Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya and President Droupadi Murmu hailed archer Kumkum Anil Mohod for her historic gold medal in the women's recurve individual archery event at the Asian Games.

Indian teenager archer Kumkum scripted history at the Asian Games 2026 on Saturday, winning India's first individual women's recurve gold medal after edging South Korea's Oh Yejin in a dramatic shoot-off.

The 17-year-old prevailed 6-5 after the final was tied at 5-5 following five sets. With the gold medal decided by a single arrow, Oh shot an 8 before Kumkum held her nerve to land a perfect 10 and seal the title, according to ESPN. Kumkum's victory made her the first Indian woman to win a medal in the individual recurve e...