2024-09-05 04:33:27
New Delhi: Indian archer Sheetal Devi along with Rakesh Kumar won the bronze medal in the mixed team compound open archery. In the Paris Paralympics, the pair of Sheetal and Rakesh defeated Matteo Bonacina and Eleonora Sarti 156-155. India won when 17-year-old Sheetal’s shot was upgraded after revision. With four arrows remaining, the Indian pair was trailing by one point but in the end they played with patience and registered a win. Sheetal was born in 2007 with a rare congenital disorder called phocomelia due to which her organs remain underdeveloped. Due to this disease, her hands could not develop completely. So let’s know who is India’s pride Sheetal Devi.Who is female archer Sheetal Devi
Sheetal Devi was born in a simple family in Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir. Sheetal was born without hands. This is the reason why she had to face many challenges in her early life. Before the year 2019, Sheetal Devi’s life was very difficult, but when her talent was recognized by the Indian Army in a military camp, she showed the whole world that she can touch heights even without hands. The Indian Army not only gave her archery training but also bore the expenses of her education and medical treatment. After this, Sheetal was trained by Paralympic archery coach Kuldeep Vedwan. Sheetal achieved many achievements with her amazing talent, one of which is the silver medal won in the 2023 World Archery Para Championship.
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Let us tell you that Sheetal’s journey goes far beyond sports. Sheetal is a symbol of courage and perseverance for the whole world. Her story inspires countless people around the world. Sheetal showed the whole world that any obstacle can be overcome with perseverance and support. Her legacy extends beyond the archery range, encouraging a generation to accept challenges and pursue their dreams with determination.
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Achievements of Sheetal Devi
Sheetal Devi has achieved many big achievements at the national and international level. Sheetal won the gold medal in the mixed event of the Asian Para Archery Championship 2023 while she won silver in the individual event. At the same time, Sheetal won the silver medal in the 2023 World Para Archery Championship. Apart from this, Sheetal won gold in mixed and singles and silver in the women’s team in the Asian Para Games 2022.