Asian Para Games 2023: Sheetal Devi strikes gold in women's individual compound open archery event

By Sunita Iyer  |  First Published Oct 27, 2023, 8:18 AM IST

World's first armless female archer, Sheetal Devi, bagged India's 19th gold medal at the ongoing Asian Para Games 2023 after securing the top podium spot in the women's individual compound open event.


India's gold fest at the ongoing Asian Para Games 2023 continued on Friday with world's first armless female archer Sheetal Devi bagging a gold medal in the women's individual compound open event in Hangzhou, China. Sheetal Devi secured the gold medal after beating Singapore's Alim Nur Syahidah by 144-142 in the finals. This is Sheetal Devi's third gold at the ongoing Games. She secured the top spot in the podium yesterday with win in the compound open mixed team event along with archer Rakesh Kumar beating China's Lin and Ai 151-149 in the finals.

SHEETAL DEVI IS CROWNED AS ASIAN PARA GAMES CHAMPION 🏆🏹

World Ch's Silver medalist and world's first armless female archer 🇮🇳 Sheetal Devi beat 🇸🇬Alim by 144-142 in Finals of Women's Individual Compound Open event to strike 🥇

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Sheetal Devi wins first GOLD🥇 of the day, her 3️⃣rd medal overall!

She clinches the gold in Women's Individual Compound Open event, defeating Alim Nur Syahidah from Singapore in the final. pic.twitter.com/JEJFs6Joi8

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Sheetal Devi Wins First 🥇 of the Day for 🇮🇳

🏹 The Phenomenal Archer delivers a scintillating performance, clinching the coveted GOLD in Women's Individual Compound Open event, defeating Alim Nur Syahidah from Singapore in a breathtaking match!

🥇 Sheetal's victory fills our… pic.twitter.com/dehBoXvbSZ

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THIS IS HOW SHEETAL DEVI SCORED PERFECT 10'S IN LAST 2 ROUNDS TO CLAIM 🥇 pic.twitter.com/cm9LRyyDkb

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On Thursday, Indian para-athletes created history as the nation registered its highest ever medal tally at the Asian Para Games, topping their 2018 edition's total of 72 medals. In the 2023 edition, India has bagged over 80 medals so far and is going strong in the showpiece event in Hangzhou, China.

INDIA is currently 8️⃣th at Medal Tally

18 GOLD 🥇| 23 SILVER 🥈| 41 BRONZE 🥉 pic.twitter.com/F7BaIjy2ZR

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🥇🥈🥉 History Created at the Asian Para Games! 🥉🥈🥇

Witnessing India's most remarkable performance ever at the , with an astonishing 7⃣3⃣medals and still counting!
🏆💪✌️ Our incredible athletes are making our nation proud, and the Indian flag is soaring high!… pic.twitter.com/E3Hkh1d2pZ

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"A monumental achievement at the Asian Para Games, with India bagging an unprecedented 73 medals and still going strong, breaking our previous record of 72 medals from Jakarta 2018 Asian Para Games! This momentous occasion embodies the unyielding determination of our athletes. A roaring ovation for our exceptional para-athletes who have etched their names in history, filling every Indian heart with immense joy. Their commitment, tenacity and unwavering drive to excel are truly inspirational! May this landmark accomplishment serve as a guiding light, inspiring future generations," wrote PM Narendra Modi following this record-breaking feat.

A monumental achievement at the Asian Para Games, with India bagging an unprecedented 73 medals and still going strong, breaking our previous record of 72 medals from Jakarta 2018 Asian Para Games!

This momentous occasion embodies the unyielding determination of our athletes.… pic.twitter.com/wfpm2jDSdE

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi)

On Thursday, India's gold fest at the Asian Para Games 2023 continued with shotput star Sachin Khilari, who struck the nation's 16th gold medal at the event, with a massive throw of 16.03, securing him a Games record as well.

A glorious double podium finish for 🇮🇳at the 🥇🥉

In Men's Shot Put-F46, India secures 2 remarkable medals. Sachin Khilari strikes gold and a Games Record with a massive throw of 16.03, while at his Personal Best the bronze with a throw of… pic.twitter.com/pAzlu6EoXO

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Bagging India's 17th gold medal at the Asian Para Games 2023, Indian shooter Sidhartha Babu secured the top spot in the R6 Mixed 50m Rifles Prone SH-1 event, setting a new Asian Para Games Record with a remarkable score of 247.7. With this, Babu also secured the Paris 2024 Paralympics quota for India.

Indian Shooter Sidhartha Babu strikes GOLD with a scintillating performance at ! 🥇🇮🇳

secures a dazzling Gold in R6 Mixed 50m Rifles Prone SH-1, setting new Asian Para Games Record with a remarkable score of 247.7.✌️👏🔫

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