South Korean compound archers Choi Yong-hee and Park Jeong-yun advanced to the mixed team final at the 2026 Asian Games, after defeating China 159–156 in the semifinals. The pair entered the tournament stage carrying momentum from the ranking round, where the national archery team aimed to extend its dominance and reclaim the compound title surrendered to India in Hangzhou three years prior.
Semifinal Victory Over China at Okazaki Central General Park
The semifinal match unfolded on the multipurpose plaza of Okazaki Central General Park in Aichi Prefecture, Japan. Choi, representing Hyundai Steel, and Park, competing for the Changwon City Hall, faced a strong challenge from the Chinese squad before pulling away in the latter ends. In the opening end, the South Korean pair dropped just a single point with a nine, while China shot four straight tens to take an early edge. Both duos shot clean four-tens in the second end to lock the partial score at 79–79.
The decisive break came during the third end. China opened with a nine followed by three tens, while Choi and Park answered with four consecutive center-tens to edge ahead 119–118. In the fourth and final end, China faltered with a ten and a nine, whereas South Korea posted two tens to stretch their cumulative margin. Closing out the match under pressure, Choi and Park sealed the 159–156 victory with two final tens.
World Record Momentum in the Round of 16
The semifinal triumph built directly upon a historic performance earlier in the competition. During the mixed team round of 16 against Japan at Sogo Park in Okazaki, Choi and Park achieved a flawless 16-arrow round, hitting the 10-point ring with every single shot. That 160-point maximum score simultaneously established a new world record, Asian record, and tournament record.
The 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games archery schedule places the gold medal match against India, which advanced to the final round after defeating Thailand. For Choi and Park, the upcoming title clash offers a chance to secure the compound mixed team gold medal on Japanese soil.
Asian Games Compound Archery Schedule and Format
- Tournament: 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games
- Venue: Okazaki Central General Park Multipurpose Plaza, Aichi Prefecture, Japan
- Event: Compound Mixed Team Archery
- Semifinal Result: South Korea 159, China 156
- Gold Medal Opponent: India
Archery competition at the Okazaki venue continues with the medal rounds, where the South Korean compound pair will meet India for the gold.
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