Sheetal Devi sets Asian Para Games record
19-year-old Indian archer Sheetal Devi equals world record with 704 points at Asian Para Games.
In brief
19-year-old Indian archer Sheetal Devi equals world record with 704 points at Asian Para Games. Sheetal Devi equaled the world record of 704 points in women’s compound archery at Asian Para Games, helping India top women’s team qualification. Originally reported by Sportstar.
Sheetal Devi's record performance
19-year-old Indian archer Sheetal Devi from Jammu and Kashmir registered 57 perfect 10s from 72 arrows, including 32 Xs.
“Sheetal Devi surpassed the previous Asian record of 698 by six points.”
World record set
Sheetal Devi equaled the world record of 704 points, setting a new Asian record at Asian Para Games.
“The world record of 704 points was set by Türkiye's Oznur Girdi at the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games.”
Asian record progression
Sheetal Devi previously raised the Asian record to 698 points before improving it to 704 at Nagoya.
“She had previously raised the Asian record to 698 in March this year before improving it further with her outstanding qualification-round showing in Nagoya.”
India's team qualification
India topped women’s compound team qualification with 1,379 points, ahead of China’s 1,338 points.
“The combined efforts of Sheetal and Payal propelled India to the top of the women’s compound team qualification standings with a combined score of 1,379 points, comfortably ahead of China, who finished second with 1,338 points.”
Next match
India will face Thailand or Kazakhstan in semifinals to secure medal round berth.
“The Indian pair will face the winner of the quarterfinal between fifth-seeded Thailand and fourth-seeded Kazakhstan, with a victory securing a place in the medal round.”
Payal's debut
Asian Games debutant Payal scored 675 points to finish fifth, strengthening India’s medal prospects.
“Asian Games debutant Payal also impressed in the women’s compound qualification, scoring 675 points to finish fifth and strengthen india’s medal prospects in the individual and team events.”
The takeaway
Sheetal Devi equaled the world record of 704 points in women’s compound archery at Asian Para Games, helping India top women’s team qualification.
