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Asian Games 2026: First Raja Randhir Singh Awards Recipients
Indian wrestler Sujeet Kalkal and archer Kumkum Mohod named first winners of Raja Randhir Singh and Jaspal Rana awards at Asian Games 2026.
In brief
Indian wrestler Sujeet Kalkal and archer Kumkum Mohod named first winners of Raja Randhir Singh and Jaspal Rana awards at Asian Games 2026. Indian wrestler Sujeet Kalkal and archer Kumkum Mohod won the first Raja Randhir Singh and Jaspal Rana awards for their Asian Games 2026 performances. Originally reported by…
Raja Randhir Singh and Jaspal Rana Awards
The Indian Olympic Association established the awards to honour the best male and female sportspersons at Asian Games 2026 and honour Randhir and Rana's legacy after their deaths.
Sujeet Kalkal Wins Wrestling Gold
Indian wrestler Sujeet Kalkal won gold in the men’s 65kg freestyle wrestling category at Asian Games 2026.
Kumkum Mohod Bags Three Medals
Indian archer Kumkum Mohod won three medals at Asian Games 2026, including two golds in women’s recurve archery and one silver.
Kumkum Mohod's Olympic Path
Kumkum Mohod secured a spot in the 2028 Olympics after winning individual gold in women’s recurve archery at Asian Games 2026.
IOA President Praises Kumkum
IOA president PT Usha called Kumkum Mohod the first recipient of the Jaspal Rana Award, noting her composure under pressure and ability to find her best form when her back was to the wall.
IOA President Praises Kalkal
IOA president PT Usha noted Sujeet Kalkal’s never-say-die attitude and refusal to accept silver earned him a special place in Indian hearts after winning wrestling gold at Asian Games 2026.
The bottom line
Indian wrestler Sujeet Kalkal and archer Kumkum Mohod won the first Raja Randhir Singh and Jaspal Rana awards for their Asian Games 2026 performances.
