Thailand sweep women's golds on unforgettable day as Hong Kong's Kho makes Asiad golf history

(left to right): Silver medallist team Korea, gold medallist team Thailand and bronze medallist team China attend the medal ceremony for the women's team golf event at the Hangzhou 2022 Asian Games in Hangzhou, in China's eastern Zhejiang province on Sunday, October 1, 2023. - AFP

HANGZHOU (AFP): Thailand's Arpichaya Yubol snatched Asian Games women's gold on Sunday after India's Aditi Ashok blew a seven-shot overnight lead, while rising star Taichi Kho made history for Hong Kong golf in the men's event.

Kho kept his nerve despite a charge by PGA Tour star Im Sung-jae for a one-stroke victory at 27-under par and Hong Kong's first golf medal ever at the Asian Games.