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Sheetal Devi’s Triple-Medal Sweep and Record-Breaking Feats at the 2026 Asian Para Games
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Record-Breaking Qualification Round (October 19, 2026)
In the women’s compound ranking round at Okazaki Chuo Sogo Park, Sheetal Devi of Jammu and Kashmir scored 704 out of 720 points, equalling the world record and setting a new Asian Games record with 57 perfect 10s and 32 Xs. In the mixed-team qualification, Devi and Toman Kumar combined for 1,402 points, surpassing the previous mixed-team world record of 1,400.
Gold Medal Triumphs (October 22, 2026)
Individual Women’s Compound
Devi defended her title by defeating Singapore’s Alim Nur Syahidah 142-139. After trailing early, she fired six consecutive 10s, turning the deficit into a lead and closed the match with three 9s.
Mixed-Team Compound
Partnering Toman Kumar, Devi secured mixed-team gold by beating Indonesia’s Teodora Audi Ayudia Ferelly and Ken Swagumilang 151-148. Their combined qualification score of 1,402 points set a new world record for the event.
Silver in Women’s Compound Doubles (October 21, 2026)
Teaming with quadruple-amputee archer Payal Nag of Odisha, Devi earned silver after a 141-150 loss to China’s Xueqing Xu and Zhao Jing. The Indian duo had topped the ranking round with 1,379 points.
Data & Statistics
- Individual qualification: 704/720 (57 10s, 32 Xs) – world-record tie, Asian record.
- Mixed-team qualification: 1,402 points – new world record (previous 1,400).
- Mixed-team final: 151-148 victory over Indonesia.
- Individual final: 142-139 victory over Singapore.
- Women’s doubles final: 141-150 loss to China.
- India’s medal tally (as of October 22): 73 medals, including 17 golds.
Official Statements & Responses
Event organizers noted that Devi’s qualification score matched the world record and that her mixed-team performance set a new benchmark for para-archery.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Heartiest congratulations to Indian para archers Sheetal Devi and Odisha’s Payal Nag on winning the Silver Medal in the Women’s Compound Doubles event at the Asian Para Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.” — Mohan Charan Majhi, Odisha chief minister
Timeline
- October 19, 2026: Devi equals world record in women’s compound qualification.
- October 21, 2026: Devi and Nag win silver in women’s compound doubles.
- October 22, 2026: Devi wins individual gold (142-139) and mixed-team gold (151-148) on the same day.
Why It Matters
Devi’s back-to-back gold medals confirm her dominance in Asian para-archery and highlight India’s growing stature in the sport, offering momentum for upcoming international competitions.