A girl, a bow and a dream: How 17-year-old Kumkum took down Korea's archery giants at Asian Games

Seventeen-year-old Kumkum Mohod from Amravati used a second-hand recurve bow to win individual and team golds and mixed team silver at the 2026 Asian Games, defeating South Korea's dominant archers. Trained by Praful Dange, she rose from humble beginnings, supported by her parents, and returned to focused training amid local celebrations and growing sponsorship.