Kim Jong-ho has advanced to the semifinals of the men's compound archery individual event.
On October 1, at the Okazaki Central Park Multipurpose Plaza during the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, Kim defeated China's Liao Zhahao 144-142 in the quarterfinals.
In a dramatic comeback, Kim initially trailed 28-30 after the first end but began to close the gap. He won the second and fourth ends 29-28, leveling the score. The third end ended in a tie at 28-28.
In the final fifth end, Kim scored 30 points, surpassing Liao, who scored 28.
Meanwhile, Kim is seeking his first medal in this tournament. He finished fourth in the men's team event held the previous day.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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