Archive · 5 Oct 2026
Mohod and Kalkal Named First Recipients of IOA Awards
The Indian Olympic Association created two awards for outstanding athletes at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.
Archer Kumkum Mohod received the Jaspal Rana Award, and wrestler Sujeet Kalkal received the Raja Randhir Singh Award.
Mohod was 17 and won three medals, including two gold medals.
Her team’s win in women’s recurve archery ended South Korea’s streak of seven Asian Games titles in that event.
Mohod also won individual gold, which secured a quota place for India at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Kalkal won gold in men’s 65kg freestyle wrestling.
He came back from trailing 2-9 to win his final 10-9.
IOA President P.T. Usha praised both athletes.
The IOA said it would honor them at a ceremony in the coming days.
The Indian Olympic Association named archer Kumkum Mohod and wrestler Sujeet Kalkal the inaugural recipients of its new awards.
Mohod, 17, won three medals, including two gold, at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.
With Ankita Bhakat and Kirti, Mohod won women’s recurve team gold, ending South Korea’s seven-Games winning streak.
Mohod’s individual gold secured India a quota place for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Kalkal received the Raja Randhir Singh Award after winning men’s 65kg freestyle gold; the IOA said it would honor both athletes at a ceremony.
- Who
- Archer Kumkum Mohod and wrestler Sujeet Kalkal were named the inaugural award recipients by the Indian Olympic Association.
- What
- Mohod received the Jaspal Rana Award and Kalkal the Raja Randhir Singh Award for their Asian Games performances.
- When
- The announcement was reported as having been made on Sunday, October 4; the year is not specified.
- Where
- The awards recognize performances at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.
- Why
- The awards honor the Games’ best female and male sportspersons and commemorate Jaspal Rana and Raja Randhir Singh.
Athletes’ achievements
Award purpose
Why the athletes were recognized
Athletes’ achievements
The articles highlight Mohod’s three medals, team and individual golds, and Kalkal’s 65kg freestyle wrestling gold as the basis for their recognition.
Award purpose
The IOA says the awards recognize the best female and male sportspersons of the Games and commemorate the legacies of Jaspal Rana and Raja Randhir Singh.
- Awarding organization
- Indian Olympic Association (IOA)
- Jaspal Rana Award recipient
- Kumkum Mohod
- Raja Randhir Singh Award recipient
- Sujeet Kalkal
- Mohod’s medal tally
- Three medals, including two gold
- Women’s recurve team
- Mohod, Ankita Bhakat, and Kirti won gold, ending South Korea’s streak of seven consecutive Asian Games titles.
- Olympic quota
- Mohod’s individual gold secured a quota place for India at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
- Kalkal’s final
- He won the men’s 65kg freestyle wrestling final 10-9 after trailing 2-9.
- Planned ceremony
- The IOA said it would felicitate both athletes in the coming days.
Sources
Kumkum Mohod, Sujeet Kalkal Win Inaugural Jaspal Rana, Raja Randhir Singh Awards
Kumkum, Sujeet named inaugural recipients of Jaspal Rana & Raja Randhir Singh awards
Mohod, Kalkal Receive Inaugural IOA Awards For Asian Games Glory