Sheetal Devi

2024 - 8 - 29

Armless Archer Sheetal Devi: Breaking Records and Boundaries!

Athletic achievements - Inspiration - Jammu and Kashmir - Para archery - Paralympic Games - Resilience - Sheetal Devi

Meet Sheetal Devi, the armless archer who's giving the world a serious run for its money at the Paralympics!

In a spectacular display of sheer talent and resilience, Indian archer Sheetal Devi has taken the Paralympic archery arena by storm. During the ranking round of the women’s individual compound competition at the Paris Paralympics 2024, Sheetal scored an impressive 703 out of a possible 720 points, just shy of the world record. This phenomenal performance not only set a personal best for her but also showcased her unyielding spirit as she aims for glory despite her adversities. Finishing second, she missed the top spot by only one point, demonstrating that every arrow counts!

What makes Sheetal's achievements even more inspiring is her unique journey. Born with Phocomelia, a rare congenital disorder that leads to under-developed limbs, she reshapes the narrative around what it means to be an athlete in the face of adversity. Using specialized equipment and her deep determination, Sheetal has not only succeeded in archery but has also become a symbol of hope for many. Her ability to compete at such a high level despite her challenges is a powerful reminder that disability does not equate to inability.

As Sheetal prepares for the next rounds in the Paris Paralympics, anticipation builds around her groundbreaking potential. Competing against some of the world’s best para-archers, including top competitor Oznur Cure from Turkey, she is determined to surpass her own limits and maybe even snag that world record on her next attempt. The level of skill displayed by these athletes underscores the level of dedication and training involved in the sport, especially when the challenges include not just competition, but overcoming physical limitations.

In addition to Sheetal’s impressive ranking, let’s not forget her fellow compatriot, Sarita, who finished ninth in the same category. Together, they represent a burgeoning new wave of Indian para-athletes making their mark on the global stage. It’s not just a competition for medals but a competition to change perceptions about disabilities and to show the world that with grit and passion, anything is possible.

Did you know that para-archery is one of the most inclusive sports out there? There are categories based on physical ability rather than the level of competition, which allows for a wider range of participants to take part. Also, Sheetal's story isn't just a personal triumph; it is an emblem of how sports can unite and inspire people across different walks of life, proving that the human spirit knows no boundaries!

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Paralympics: Armless archer Sheetal Devi narrowly misses world ... (India Today)

Armless archer Sheetal Devi narrowly missed the world record in the ranking round of women's individual comound competition. Sheetal shot 703 to break the ...

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Paris Paralympics 2024: Sheetal Devi second, Sarita finishes ninth ... (Sportstar)

Indian para archers Sheetal Devi and Sarita finished second and ninth, respectively in women's individual compound open ranking round at Paris Paralympics ...

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Sheetal Devi nearly sets new world record, shoots personal best to ... (Hindustan Times)

Sheetal Devi shot an incredible 703 out of 720, which was above the world record, but finished second in the compound ranking round at the 2024 Paralympics.

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Armless archer Sheetal Devi surpasses World Record, finishes 2nd ... (Times of India)

Paris Paralympics News: Indian para-athlete Sheetal Devi qualified directly for the round of 16 at the Paris Paralympics in the women's individual compound ...

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Paris Paralympics 2024: Sheetal Devi finishes second in compound ... (Firstpost)

Sheetal Devi finished the ranking round just one point behind Oznur Cure of Turkey, who clinched top spot with 704 points. Iran's Hemmati Fatameh finished ...

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Sheetal Devi narrowly misses world record after finishing second in ... (India TV)

Indian para archer Sheetal Devi continued her red-hot form with a stellar performance in the opening round of the women's individual compound at Paris ...

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Explained: How armless archer Sheetal Devi shoots after she comes ... (The Indian Express)

Sheetal Devi was born with Phocomelia, a rare congenital disorder that causes under-developed limbs. On Thursday, she shot 703 points out of possible 720, ...

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Paris Paralympics: Archer Sheetal Devi finishes second in ... (DNA India)

Devi achieved an impressive score of 703 points in the Women's Open Compound Qualification event during her debut at the Paralympic Games on Thursday.

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Paris 2024 Paralympics: India's armless archer Sheetal Devi falls ... (Olympics)

India's armless archer Sheetal Devi finished second in the women's individual compound archery open ranking round at the Paris 2024 Paralympics, one point ...

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India's Armless Archer Sheetal Devi Finishes 2nd In Ranking Round ... (NDTVSports.com)

India's armless archer Sheetal Devi finished second in the women's individual compound open ranking round with a stunning performance to directly make a ...

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Paris Paralympics: Sheetal Devi finishes second in ranking round (ANI News)

Star Indian archer Sheetal Devi on Thursday displayed a stunning performance in the qualification of Women's Individual Compound Archery at the ongoing ...

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Sheetal Devi misses world record in archery at Paris Paralympics ... (Livemint)

She scored 703 points, which is her personal best, but narrowly misses to her opponent Turkey's Oznur Cure Girdi scored 704.

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Paralympics 2024 Day 1, Live Updates: Manasi, Mandeep lose in ... (Sportstar)

Paris 2024 Paralympics: Follow live score and updates of the Indian events from Day 1 of the Paris Paralympics on Thursday, August 29.

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Paris 2024 Paralympics, Day 1 Highlights: Sheetal Devi Shines With ... (NDTVSports.com)

Paralympics 2024 Day 1 Highlights: India's armless archer Sheetal Devi finished second in the women's individual compound open ranking round with a stunning ...

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Paralympics 2024: Who is Sheetal Devi? 17-year-old scripts world ... (Hindustan Times)

In 2023, Sheetal Devi got the Best Youth Athlete of the Year by the Asian Paralympic Committee.

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Paralympics 2024: How armless archer Sheetal Devi shoots with her ... (India Today)

Paralympics 2024: India's para-archer Sheetal Devi finished second in the women's individual compound archery qualification round with a score of 703 points ...

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Paris Paralympics 2024: Sheetal Devi, the remarkable para-archer ... (Times of India)

Paris Paralympics News: Sheetal Devi's extraordinary journey from a remote village in Jammu and Kashmir to the global stage of para-archery showcases her ...

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Matt Stutzman heaps praises on Sheetal Devi (Sportstar)

In a recent interview with Sportstar, Stutzman revealed that he has been working closely with her coaches to figure out the best equipment and techniques.

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పుట్టుకతోనే రెండు చేతుల్లేవ్.. పారాలింపిక్స్‌లో ఆర్చర్ శీతల్ దేవి అద్భుతం ... (Samayam Telugu)

పుట్టుకతోనే రెండు చేతుల్లేవ్.. పారాలింపిక్స్‌లో ఆర్చర్ శీతల్ దేవి అద్భుతం.. కాలు, భుజంతోనే వరల్డ్ రికార్డ్.! · మనకు ఏదైనా దెబ్బ తగిలి కాస్త నొప్పిగా ...

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Who is Sheetal Devi: కాళ్లతో ఆర్చరీ.. పారా ఒలింపిక్స్‌లో పతకం.. అర్జున ... (News18 తెలుగు)

Who is Sheetal Devi:ఆసియా పారా గేమ్స్‌లో పలు విజయాలు సాధించిన తర్వాత ఆమెకి అర్జున అవార్డు లభించింది. 2023 పనితీరు ఆధారంగా జమ్మూ కాశ్మీర్‌కు ...

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Sheetal Devi: పారా ఒలింపిక్స్‌లో శీతల్‌దేవి వరల్డ్ రికార్ట్.. ట్విట్టర్ వేదికగా ... (Disha daily News)

ఈ క్రమంలోనే బీఆర్ఎస్ వర్కింగ్ ప్రెసిడెంట్, మాజీ మంత్రి కేటీఆర్ ట్విట్టర్ వేదికగా శీతల్‌దేవిపై ప్రశంసల జల్లు కురిపించారు. 'ఆర్చర్ శీతల్‌దేవి 703 ...

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Rahul Gandhi congratulates archer Sheetal Devi for setting new ... (Take One)

New Delhi [India], August 30 (ANI): Congress MP Rahul Gandhi congratulated 17-year-old archer Sheetal Devi for setting a new record at the Paris Paralympics ...

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