Nagoya, Oct 22 : Indian para archer Sheetal Devi won her second consecutive gold medal in the women’s compound individual event at the Asian Para Games in Nagoya on Thursday, October 22. The 19-year-old made an impressive comeback to defeat Singapore’s Alim Nur Syahidah 142-139 in a thrilling final.
The victory marked Sheetal’s second gold medal and third overall medal at the ongoing Asian Para Games. She also won gold in the compound mixed team event alongside Toman Kumar earlier in the day.
Sheetal Devi Makes Comeback to Win Gold
Competing at Okazaki Chuo Sogo Park Multipurpose Square, Sheetal initially faced a tough challenge from Alim Nur Syahidah. The Singaporean archer took a four-point lead after the first two ends, putting pressure on the Indian champion.
However, Sheetal staged a remarkable comeback in the next two ends. She scored six 10s, including three Xs, with arrows landing very close to the centre of the target. Her consistent performance helped her take a two-point lead before the final three arrows.
India’s Sheetal Devi Holds Her Nerve in Final
With the gold medal at stake, Sheetal scored three 9s in the final end, adding 27 points to her total. Alim managed scores of 9, 8 and 9, collecting 26 points in the final round.
Sheetal eventually secured a 142-139 victory, repeating her success against the Singaporean archer in the Hangzhou 2023 Asian Para Games final.
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The latest victory took Sheetal’s medal tally to three at the ongoing Games. Apart from her two gold medals, she also won silver in the women’s doubles event with Odisha’s Payal Nag, a quadruple amputee.
Sheetal Devi, a world champion from Jammu and Kashmir, continues to make India proud with her achievements in para archery. Her consecutive gold medals underline her consistency and determination on the international stage.
