India, Oct. 2 -- The Indian women's recurve archery team has made history at the Asian Games, securing the country's first-ever gold medal in the event after edging past title favourites South Korea 5-3 in a thrilling final on Friday. Ankita Bhakat, Kirti and Kumkum Mohd held their nerve in difficult windy conditions, with the opening two sets ending level. Korea, featuring reigning world champion Kang Chae-young alongside Lee Yunji and Oh Yejin, then struggled in the third set as India produced a 55-point total to take the lead.

The Koreans responded with 54 points in the fourth set, but India matched that score to force a draw and close out the gold-medal victory. Kirti's opening 8 was upgraded to a 9 after review, giving India the cru...