South Korean archer Kim Jong-ho won the gold medal in the compound archery men's individual event at the Asian Games, 경기일보 reported on Thursday. The outlet described the result as breaking news.
According to 뉴시스, the win is the first gold medal of its kind for South Korea in the compound men's individual category at the Asian Games.
The result came during a stretch of the competition in which archery, judo, esports and boxing were expected to produce medals, v.daum.net reported.
Coverage of the Games also noted that India swept compound archery events and secured a ticket to the Los Angeles Games, while 경향신문 reported that South Korea, long considered the world's strongest archery nation, now faces a larger task in the compound discipline.
Separately, 연합뉴스TV reported that 14-year-old middle school archer Kang Yeon-seo took bronze in the compound archery women's individual event.
The available reports did not include Kim's scores, his opponent in the final, or further details of the match.
What to watch next: whether South Korea's compound program can build on Kim's gold as the remaining archery events and the road toward Los Angeles continue.
