Congratulating Kumkum on becoming the first Indian woman to win the Asian Games individual recurve gold, the president said the 17-year-old had enjoyed an \u201cexceptional campaign\u201d at the Games and also contributed to India\u2019s medal haul in the team events.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cWarmest congratulations to Kumkum Anil Mohod on scripting history as the first Indian to win the Gold Medal in the Recurve Women\u2019s Individual event at the Asian Games 2026,\u201d the President wrote on X.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
She also referred to the moment India\u2019s national anthem was played at the archery venue following Kumkum\u2019s gold-medal winning performance.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThe Asian Games venue resonated with our National Anthem after your gold medal winning performance,\u201d she wrote, adding that Kumkum had made a \u201cmajor contribution\u201d to the success of India\u2019s women archers at the Games.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The teenager secured the individual title after a dramatic final against South Korea\u2019s Yejin Oh. The contest was tied at 5-5 after five sets before Kumkum prevailed in the one-arrow shoot-off, responding to Oh\u2019s 8 with a 10.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Her victory also secured an individual quota place for India for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The president said Kumkum\u2019s performance could inspire young Indians, particularly girls, to pursue sporting excellence.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cYour performance and achievements will inspire countless youth, especially our girls to excel in their pursuits,\u201d she said. \u201cMay you continue to hit the mark with your characteristic precision.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The President also congratulated Pranavi Urs after the golfer became the first Indian woman to win an individual gold medal at the Asian Games.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cHeartiest congratulations to Pranavi Sharath Urs on winning the Gold Medal in the Women\u2019s Individual Stroke Play at the Asian Games 2026 and becoming the first Indian woman to win an individual Golf Gold at the Asian Games,\u201d she wrote.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Pranavi produced a 15-under 265 total over four rounds at Kasugai Country Club East Course to claim the title. She entered the final round with a three-stroke lead and recovered from a triple bogey on the third hole with birdies on the sixth, 10th and 13th before finishing the round at even-par 70.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The president praised the golfer\u2019s composure throughout the competition, writing, \u201cFrom the opening tee to the final putt, you held your ground and claimed your place in the history of Indian golf.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Pranavi\u2019s gold was accompanied by another historic achievement for India, as she helped the women\u2019s team secure silver \u2014 the country\u2019s first medal in the women\u2019s team golf event at the Asian Games.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The president praised the golfer\u2019s composure throughout the competition, writing, \u201cFrom the opening tee to the final putt, you held your ground and claimed your place in the history of Indian golf.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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