President Murmu Hails Historic Asian Games Medals
President Droupadi Murmu congratulates archers and boxer Lovlina Borgohain on their historic medal hauls at the Asian Games 2026.
President Droupadi Murmu has extended her warmest congratulations to India's sporting icons following a series of historic achievements at the Asian Games 2026. The President specifically lauded the women's recurve archery trio and star boxer Lovlina Borgohain for securing medals that mark significant milestones for the nation.
A Golden Moment for Indian Archery
The day began with a monumental upset in the women's recurve archery event. In a high-stakes gold medal match, the Indian trio of Kumkum Mohod, Ankita Bhakat, and Kirti Sharma stunned the powerhouse South Korean team with a 5-3 victory. This triumph marks India's first-ever gold medal in this specific discipline at the continental showpiece.
Taking to social media, President Murmu described the victory as "a gold to remember." She noted that the combined dedication and united effort of the three archers would serve as a massive inspiration for the next generation of Indian archers.
The archery success continued in the mixed recurve team event, where Kumkum Mohod and Dhiraj Bommadevara secured a silver medal. Despite a hard-fought battle, they finished as runners-up to China's Zhu Jingyi and Li Mengqi with a score of 3-5. The President hailed this as a "proud moment" and a historic achievement for the sport in India.
Lovlina Borgohain's Birthday Glory
In the boxing ring, Lovlina Borgohain turned her 29th birthday into a golden celebration. Dominating the women's 75kg final, Borgohain delivered a masterclass performance against China's Bao Ziyi, winning the match with a commanding 5-0 scoreline to claim the gold medal.
President Murmu praised the boxer's "strength, precision, and determination," stating that her victory has brought immense pride to Bharat. The President added that winning such a prestigious gold on her birthday made the feat even more extraordinary.
Sepaktakraw Clinches Bronze
The Indian contingent also found success in Sepaktakraw. The men's quadrant—comprising Malemnganba Singh Sorokhaibam, Ram Kumar Sharma, Bobby Kumar, and Akash Yumnam—secured a bronze medal. Although they fell 0-2 to Japan in the semifinals, their journey through the tournament was remarkable, including a victory over World Cup winners Myanmar during the group stages.
This bronze marks India's third medal in the sport at the Asian Games, following previous successes in the 2018 and 2022 editions.