Indian archer Sheetal Devi defends compound title at Asian Para Games

Indian para-archer Sheetal Devi has won the gold medal in the compound women's individual event at the Asian Para Games. Facebook and Rediff reported that Devi successfully defended her title after defeating Singapore's Syahidah Nur Alim by a score of 142-139 in the final. [1][3][5]

According to reports by The Statesman, Devi staged a comeback during the competition by rallying from a four-point deficit to secure the victory. The Times of India and www.olympics.com reported that her win contributed to a golden double at the 2026 Games, repeating her previous medal performance from 2023. [2][5][6]

Devi competes in compound archery events and is India's youngest Paralympic medalist, having previously earned a bronze medal in the mixed team compound event at the 2024 Paris Paralympics. She has also won gold medals at the World Championships and the Asian Championships, and received the Arjuna Award in 2023. [9]

The archery events at the 2026 Asian Para Games took place in Okazaki, Japan, running from 19 October through 24 October 2026. [7]