At the 2026 Para Asian Games, Indian para-archer Sheetal Devi delivered a stellar performance in the women’s compound qualification round on Monday. Scoring 704 points out of a possible 720, she equalled the world record and set a new Asian record.
Sheetal’s Remarkable Score and Record
Sheetal surpassed the previous Asian record (698 points) by six points. In this 72-arrow round, she scored 352 points in each of the two 50-meter segments. Her tally included 32 ‘X’s (bullseyes) and 25 shots scoring 12 points. This achievement is being hailed as a major milestone for Indian para-archery.
Performance of Other Athletes
Singapore’s Nur Syahidah Alim secured second place with 683 points, while China’s Xueqing Xu took third place with 680 points. Bangladesh’s Joma Akter finished fourth with 676 points.
Strong Showing by Payal Nag
Another Indian archer, Payal Nag, scored 675 points, finishing in a tie for fifth place in the qualification round. Indonesia’s Teodora Ferelly Audi Ayudia also scored 675 points. This historic performance by Sheetal Devi has sparked great excitement among Indian para-sports fans, raising expectations for even better results in the upcoming events.
