Asian Games 2026: Sujeet Kalkal, Kumkum Mohod Named First Winners of Raja Randhir Singh, Jaspal Rana Awards

Kumkum, Sujeet named inaugural recipients of Jaspal Rana & Raja Randhir Singh awards

IOA honours the two standout performers of India's Asian Games campaign in Aichi-Nagoya

Kumkum, Sujeet named first winners of Jaspal Rana, Raja Randhir Singh awards

Indian archers and wrestlers were among the standout performers at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, with 17-year-old Kumkum Mohod and Sujeet Kalkal earning special recognition as the inaugural recipients of the Jaspal Rana Award and Raja Randhir Singh Award respectively for their gold-medal-winning performances.

Asian Games 2026: Sujeet Kalkal, Kumkum Mohod named first winners of Raja Randhir Singh, Jaspal Rana awards

Indian wrestler Sujeet Kalkal and archer Kumkum Mohod will be the first recipients of the Raja Randhir Singh and Jaspal Rana Awards, respectively, for their medal-winning performances at Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya.

Asian Games 2026: PT Usha names Kumkum Mohod, Sujeet Kalkal as Team India’s MVPs after historic golds

At the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, Kumkum Mohod and Sujeet Kalkal shone brightly, capturing the spotlight with their remarkable achievements. Mohod clinched three medals, including two golds, breaking South Korea's stronghold in archery. Meanwhile, Kalkal staged an impressive comeback to win gold in men's 65kg freestyle wrestling. Indian Olympic Association president PT Usha lauded their tenacity, announcing plans to celebrate their triumphs in an…

Kumkum Mohod, Sujeet Kalkal named first winners of Jaspal Rana, Raja Randhir Singh awards - The Tribune

Archer Kumkum Mohod and wrestler Sujeet Kalkal have been named the inaugural recipients of the Jaspal Rana Award and Raja Randhir Singh Award respectively by the Indian Olympic Association for their outstanding performances at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. The awards have been instituted by the IOA to honour the best female and male sportspersons of […]

Kumkum, Sujeet get top honours for Asian Games feats

Archer Kumkum Mohod and wrestler Sujeet Kalkal have been named the first recipients of the Jaspal Rana Award and Raja Randhir Singh Award, respectively, by the Indian Olympic Association. These awards recognise their exceptional performances at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, where Mohod secured two archery golds and Kalkal won gold in wrestling.