Kumkum Mohan Beats South Korea’s Oh in Shoot‑Off to Claim Gold

In a dramatic shoot‑off at the Asian Games, Kumkum Mohan overcame South Korea’s Ye‑Jin Oh to win the individual recurve gold medal. After splitting the first four sets, the match was tied at 3‑3, setting the stage for a high‑pressure final showdown.

Mohan started the fifth set with a perfect ten, followed by two additional tens, delivering a flawless 30‑28 scoreline. Oh, despite a strong start in earlier sets, could not match the consistency of the Indian archer in the final moments.

The contest was decided by a single arrow in the decider, where Mohan’s composure shone through. Her victory not only adds a historic gold to India’s tally but also marks a significant personal milestone, having risen from a tenth‑place qualifier in the ranking round to the champion.