Kim Je-deok at Asian Games 2026: Profile, Events & Preview
The teenage archery prodigy who dominated Paris 2024 alongside Lim Si-hyeon brings three Olympic gold medals to the Asian Games as South Korea’s most dangerous archer.
Is Kim Je-deok competing at the Asian Games 2026?
Yes, Kim Je-deok is expected to represent South Korea in archery at the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. He is a multiple Olympic gold medalist and one of the most dangerous archers in the world.
Archery
| Full Name | Kim Je-deok |
| Country | 🇰🇷 South Korea |
| Sport | Archery |
| Events | Men’s Individual Recurve, Men’s Team Recurve, Mixed Team Recurve |
| Date of Birth | 24 November 2004 |
| Personal Best | Multiple Olympic gold medals (youngest Olympic archery champion) |
| Major Titles | 3× Olympic Gold (Paris 2024), Asian Games champion, World Youth Champion |
| Status | ✅ Confirmed to compete |
About Kim
Kim Je-deok is a generational archery talent. Born on 24 November 2004, he burst onto the senior international scene as a teenager and quickly established himself as one of the best archers in South Korea — the world’s most competitive archery nation. At the Paris 2024 Olympics, he was part of South Korea’s dominant archery team, winning gold medals alongside Lim Si-hyeon. His precision, consistency, and ability to perform under pressure make him one of the most complete archers of his generation. He is widely regarded as the future face of men’s archery globally.
Asian Games 2026 Preview
Kim Je-deok arrives at Aichi-Nagoya as a multiple Olympic gold medalist still in his early twenties. In men’s archery, South Korea is expected to challenge across all events, and Kim will be the team’s spearhead. He will contest the individual, team, and mixed team events. The home support will boost Japan’s archers, but Kim’s technical excellence and mental fortitude make him the clear favourite across his events.
FAQs
How many Olympic gold medals does Kim Je-deok have?
Kim Je-deok won multiple Olympic gold medals at the Paris 2024 Olympics as part of South Korea’s dominant archery programme, including in mixed team and men’s team recurve events.
How old is Kim Je-deok?
Kim Je-deok was born on 24 November 2004, making him 21 years old at the time of the Asian Games 2026.
What is Kim Je-deok’s world ranking in archery?
Kim Je-deok is ranked among the top men’s recurve archers in the world and is South Korea’s leading performer in men’s individual events heading into the Asian Games 2026.
