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Asian Para Games: Sheetal Devi, Swati Chaudhary Reach Archery Finals, Aim for Gold
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What Happened?
Sheetal Devi and Swati Chaudhary have advanced to the finals in their respective archery events at the Asian Para Games 2026, ensuring India at least two medals. Sheetal will compete for gold on October 22.
Key points
- Sheetal Devi defeated Japan's Shinohara Aya 145-137 in the women's compound semifinal.
- Swati Chaudhary won against South Korea's Lee Eunhee 6-2 in the women's W1 semifinal.
- Both archers are guaranteed at least silver medals.
- Sheetal equalled the world record and set a new Asian record during qualification.
- India's mixed teams advanced to the semifinals in both recurve and compound events.
- Harvinder Singh and Bhawna faced setbacks in individual events.
Key insights
- Sheetal's performance could inspire future generations of para athletes.
- Swati's debut success may encourage more participation in para sports.
- India's strong showing in archery could boost funding and support for para sports.
Why it matters
The success of Sheetal and Swati highlights India's growing prowess in para sports.
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Source
Times of India
