Indian Para-Archers Shine at Paris Paralympics

At the Paris 2024 Paralympics, 17-year-old armless archer Sheetal Devi has captivated audiences with her unique technique, using her legs and jaw to shoot arrows. She finished second in the individual women's compound para archery ranking round, narrowly missing a world record, and also set a new Para Games record. Sheetal's journey began when she was scouted by the Indian Army and received training support. In other highlights, Brazil's Petrucio Ferreira Dos Santos won the men’s T47 100m final with a backflip celebration, while Nepal’s Palesha Goverdhan secured her country's first Paralympic medal in taekwondo. India's contingent is seeing significant action in shooting, badminton, and rowing, with high hopes for medals across various events.