Ankita, Kumkum and Kirti Lead India to Historic Recurve Archery Gold

India scripted a historic moment in archery at the 2026 Asian Games as the women’s recurve team defeated powerhouse South Korea 5–3 to win its maiden gold medal in the event.

HISTORIC GOLD FOR BHARAT! 🇮🇳🥇

Heartiest congratulations to Ankita Bhakat, Kumkum Anil Mohod and Kirti on winning the first-ever Gold Medal for India in the Recurve Women’s Team event at the Asian Games 2026.

A memorable performance and a proud moment for the nation.… pic.twitter.com/szdLatNUwi

— Dr Mansukh Mandaviya (@mansukhmandviya) October 2, 2026

The Indian trio of Ankita Bhakat, Kumkum Mohod and Kirti Sharma produced a composed performance in challenging and windy conditions, ending South Korea’s long-standing dominance in the women’s recurve team competition.

The smiles say it all. Ankita Bhakat (TOPS Core), Kumkum Anil Mohod (TAGG Athlete) and Kirti (TAGG Athlete) celebrate a historic Gold Medal in the Recurve Women’s Team event at the Asian Games 2026.

A 5–3 victory over South Korea in a thrilling final has etched their names into… pic.twitter.com/2Qb5lfzNWI

— SAI Media (@Media_SAI) October 2, 2026

Seventeen-year-old Kumkum Mohod emerged as a key performer for India, displaying remarkable composure during the crucial second and third sets to help the team maintain its advantage.
Women’s Recurve Team MedalistsMedal Country Team Members

🥇 Gold 🇮🇳 India: Ankita Bhakat, Kumkum Mohod, Kirti Sharma
🥈 Silver 🇰🇷 South Korea :Kang Chaeyoung, Oh Yejin, Lee Yunji
🥉 Bronze 🇨🇳 China: An Qixuan, Hai Liyuan, Yang Xiaolei

The victory marks India’s fourth gold medal in archery at the 2026 Asian Games, following earlier titles in the men’s compound team, women’s compound team and mixed compound team events.

A historic Gold that has delighted the entire nation.

Congrats to Ankita Bhakat, Kumkum Anil Mohod and Kirti on winning India’s first-ever Gold Medal in the Women’s Recurve Team event at the Asian Games. Their composure and precision in a closely fought final were remarkable.…

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) October 2, 2026

The result is also a significant breakthrough for India’s recurve programme. At the 2023 Hangzhou Asian Games, India’s women’s recurve team had won bronze. Three years later, the team has upgraded that result to gold, underlining the progress of Indian women’s recurve archery.

India’s victory over South Korea adds another landmark chapter to the country’s growing success in Asian Games archery and highlights the emergence of a new generation of Indian archers on the continental stage.