South Korean Archers Fall in Para Games Final
The South Korean pair of Kim Ok-Geum and Lee Eun-Hee lost the final match 1-5 to a Chinese duo in Aichi Prefecture.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Tennis
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South Korean archers Kim Ok-Geum and Lee Eun-Hee lost the women W1 doubles final to Chinese competitors Chen Mengkan and Wang Liya at the Asian Para Games. The match concluded with a set score of 1-5 at the Okazaki Central Park Multipurpose Plaza in Japan.
Why it matters
The athletes attributed their performance, which fell short of their usual standard, to nerves and physical stiffness during the contest. Because only two teams competed in the event, the organizing committee rules resulted in the South Korean pair receiving no medal.
The South Korean pair lost the first set 30-32, tied the second 33-33, and dropped the final set 30-36. Kim Ok-Geum, 66, and Lee Eun-Hee, 56, have competed together since 2025.
The players
Kim Ok-Geum
A 66-year-old archer who previously won gold at the Gwangju World Para Archery Championships.
Lee Eun-Hee
A 56-year-old archer who has been paired with Kim Ok-Geum in doubles competition since 2025.
The details
The South Korean duo struggled to maintain consistent shots throughout the three-set match in Aichi Prefecture. Despite their previous success at the Gwangju World Para Archery Championships, the pair could not overcome the Chinese duo to secure a medal.
Timeline
The pair began competing in doubles together in 2025.
The Asian Para Games doubles final took place on October 21, 2026.
Season Trajectory
This performance at the Asian Para Games highlights a departure from the gold-medal form the pair demonstrated at the Gwangju World Para Archery Championships. The loss forces a shift in focus toward upcoming events for the team.
The result leaves the South Korean duo without a medal due to the limited two-team field in the women W1 doubles event. Kim Ok-Geum must now pivot her focus to the upcoming mixed team competition.
The takeaway
Maintaining physical and mental composure is critical in high-stakes para-archery finals where margins for error are thin. Athletes often utilize specialized training to manage the specific physiological effects of nerves during championship matches.
What happens next
Kim Ok-Geum is scheduled to compete in the mixed team event alongside partner Park Hong-Jo.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by 경향신문.
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