Asian Games: PT Usha names Kumkum Mohod, Sujeet Kalkal as Team India’s MVPs
At the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, Kumkum Mohod and Sujeet Kalkal shone brightly, capturing the spotlight with their remarkable achievements. Mohod clinched three medals, including two golds, breaking South Korea's stronghold in archery. Meanwhile, Kalkal staged an impressive comeback to win gold in men's 65kg freestyle wrestling. Indian Olympic Association president PT Usha lauded their tenacity,…
PT Usha has named Kumkum Mohod and Sujeet Kalkal as India’s top performers at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, awarding them the inaugural Jaspal Rana Award and Raja Randhir Singh Award respectively. Usha praised Mohod’s performance, recognizing her composure under pressure, while highlighting Kalkal's refusal to accept defeat and his dramatic comeback.
Mohod claimed two gold medals in the women's recurve archery events, breaking South Korea's seven consecutive titles and securing India's place at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Kalkal won gold in the men's 65kg freestyle wrestling category, continuing India's strong tradition in the weight class.
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