Bhubaneswar,June 20: {UDN}: Indian archers Dhiraj and Kumkum scripted history by winning the gold medal in the recurve mixed team event, defeating the Olympic champion South Korean pair.
In the final, the Indian duo overcame South Korea’s Olympic champions Kim Je-deok and Oh Ye-jin with a score of 5–1 (37–36, 37–36, 39–39), securing a historic gold medal for India.
This marks India’s second victory over South Korea in just two months, highlighting the remarkable progress and growing strength of Indian archery on the international stage. The achievement is being celebrated as a landmark moment for the sport, as defeating the traditionally dominant South Korean team in a major final is considered a significant accomplishment.
The triumph not only brings glory to the nation but also demonstrates the confidence, skill, and determination of the Indian archers against some of the world’s strongest competitors.
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