Kumkum Mohod Shines with Triple Medals at Asian Games 2026
Kumkum Mohod's Remarkable Achievement
In New Delhi, archery star Kumkum Anil Mohod, who clinched three medals at the 2026 Asian Games, attributed her success to the collective effort of her team. She has been dedicated to archery since 2018, even maintaining her training during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Kumkum's impressive haul includes individual gold, women's team gold, and a silver in the mixed team event. "It feels amazing; the hard work of the entire team has truly paid off. I began my archery journey in 2018, and I practiced even during the pandemic. I dedicate these medals to my team, my parents, and my coach," she stated.
In the men's individual recurve event, Indian archer Neeraj Chauhan secured a bronze medal after a close contest with fellow Indian Dhiraj Bommadevara. Chauhan expressed his pride in representing India and set his sights on winning Olympic gold, acknowledging that it will require even more effort.
"Words cannot express the joy I felt; bringing glory to the Indian Tricolour was incredible. Winning Olympic gold is my next goal, and it demands double the effort. I dedicate this medal to India," Chauhan remarked.
Sahil Jadhav, another Indian archer, shared his excitement about the team's success at the Asian Games, describing the experience of winning gold as magnificent and beyond words. Jadhav won gold in both the men's compound archery and the mixed team event.
"We are thrilled with our performance; the entire team is ecstatic. The celebrations and the warm welcome have been fantastic. This experience is truly magnificent and cannot be replicated," Jadhav expressed.
Upon their return, Indian archers received a grand welcome at Indira Gandhi International Airport after their historic achievements at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 in Japan. With five gold medals and nine podium finishes, archery emerged as one of India's standout sports at the event. Kumkum Mohod was a key figure in this success, alongside significant achievements in the compound events.
Overall, Indian archers secured nine medals across ten events, including five gold, two silver, and two bronze, matching their record from the 2023 Hangzhou Games and establishing archery as India's most successful discipline in terms of gold medals at the Asian Games.