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Asian Para Games: Sheetal Devi Equals World Record, Sets New Asian Mark with 704 Points
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What Happened?
At the Asian Para Games in Nagoya, Sheetal Devi scored 704 points in women's compound archery, equaling the world record and setting a new Asian record. The 19-year-old surpassed the previous Asian record by six points.
Key points
- Sheetal Devi scored 704 points, equaling the world record set by Oznur Girdi.
- She hit 57 perfect 10s and 32 Xs across 72 arrows.
- Her score surpassed the previous Asian record of 698 points.
- Sheetal previously set an Asian Para Games record of 680 points in 2023.
- Debutant Payal scored 675 points, finishing fifth in her qualification round.
- India's combined score of 1,379 points secured them a spot in the semifinals.
Key insights
- Sheetal's performance could inspire future athletes in India.
- India's strong showing in archery may enhance its reputation in the sport.
- The success of both Sheetal and Payal may lead to increased support for para-athletes.
Why it matters
Sheetal's achievement highlights India's growing prowess in archery at international events.
Entities
Sheetal Devi· PersonAsian Para Games· EventNagoya· CityIndia· CountryPayal· Person
Source
Times of India
