Dhiraj, Kumkum stun Olympic champions South Korea to clinch recurve mixed team gold in Antalya

India's Dhiraj Bommadevara and teenager Kumkum Mohod produced a brilliant display to upset reigning Olympic champions South Korea in straight sets and win the recurve mixed team gold at the Archery World Cup Stage 3 here on Sunday.

Dhiraj, 24, and 17 year-old Kumkum defeated Oh Ye-jin and Kim Je-deok 5-1 (37-36, 37-36, 39-39), delivering a composed and clinical performance against one of the sport's most formidable teams.

The Indian duo held their nerve throughout the final, with Olympian Dhiraj showcasing exceptional composure by shooting perfect 10s with his final two arrows to seal the contest.


It was the first World Cup gold medal for both Dhiraj and Kumkum in the mixed team event. Dhiraj, India's top-ranked archer, will be back in action in the individual semifinals as he chases a second medal.

Kumkum had earlier tasted success at the Shanghai World Cup Stage 2 last month, where she was part of India's gold medal-winning women's recurve team.

India's last recurve mixed team gold at a World Cup stage came in 2022, incidentally in Antalya, when Ridhi Phor and Tarundeep Rai defeated Great Britain's Bryony Pitman and Alex Wise in a shoot-off.