Kim Jong-ho has advanced to the final of the men's compound archery event, aiming for the first gold medal for the South Korean archery team at this tournament.
On October 1, at the Okazaki Central Comprehensive Park in Aichi, Kim defeated India's Ganesh Mani Ratnam Thirumurugan 148-144 in the semifinals of the men's compound individual event at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.
Kim showcased his peak performance by scoring 30 points in both the first and second ends, while Thirumurugan scored 29 points in each of those rounds.
The gap narrowed in the third end, where Kim scored 28 points and Thirumurugan closed in with 29 points.
Entering the fourth end with just a one-point lead, Kim remained composed, scoring a perfect 30 points, while Thirumurugan scored 29, widening the gap again. Kim secured his victory by scoring another 30 points in the fifth end.
Meanwhile, the South Korean team has already secured one silver medal in the mixed team event and two bronze medals in the women's individual (Kang Yeon-seo) and women's team events. With Kim's advancement to the final, the team has at least secured a silver medal, raising hopes that he could become the first gold medalist for the archery team.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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