Armless Archer Sheetal Devi Narrowly Misses World Record at Paris Paralympics

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:24pm on 29 Aug 2024,Thursday Sports

India’s armless archer, Sheetal Devi, narrowly missed setting a new world record in the women's individual compound competition at the Paris Paralympics on Thursday. Sheetal, scoring a personal best of 703 points, initially broke the Para Games record but was overtaken by Turkey's Oznur Cure, who shot 704 in her final attempt. Despite missing the top spot, Sheetal's remarkable performance solidified her position among the world’s best para archers. Having overcome immense challenges, including a congenital condition that left her without arms, Sheetal’s resilience continues to inspire many as she advances in the competition.

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