Compound archer regroups to win individual gold after disappointing team performance
Compound archer Kim Jong-ho could barely sleep Wednesday night, thinking he had cost South Korea a chance to win the men's team gold medal at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. He had shot two 8s in the semifinal loss to India and one more 8 in a loss to Chinese Taipei in the bronze medal match. In compound archery, where athletes have the benefit of mechanical release aids and magnified sights, an 8…
Compound archer Kim Jong-ho woke up Wednesday night with a sense of regret, believing his poor performance had robbed South Korea of a men's team gold medal at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. At the semifinal, he shot two 8s and a 8 in the bronze medal match against Chinese Taipei. In compound archery, an 8 is an uncommon score at elite competitions.
After a night of reflection, Kim managed to stay composed and secure the gold medal in the individual event at the Okazaki Chuo Sogo Park Multipurpose Square, located about 50 kilometers southeast of Nagoya.
He emerged victorious over Chang Cheng-Wei of Chinese Taipei, with a score of 149-145. The final was a 15-arrow battle spread across five ends. At 32 years old, Kim became the first male South Korean compound archer to win an Asiad individual gold medal, describing it as "an honor" to achieve. He emphasized his focus on one arrow at a time, stating he kept his head down and stared at his feet between shots to manage his nerves.
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