Trailblazer Sheetal Devi Qualifies for India’s Able-Bodied Archery Team for Asia Cup

The first Indian para-archer to be chosen for the able-bodied junior archery team of the country, Sheetal Devi is an 18-year-old female athlete. The success of her life brings out her outstanding talent, strength of will, and persistence. Sheetal was born without arms, and she has learnt how to use her feet to shoot an arrow, and this has given millions of people in the entire country hope. Having already won medals at parabot competitions, her acceptance of the place in the main team of the Asia Cup will be a historic landmark in Indian sports events, which will be regarded as better and more inclusive, and the strength of spirit and perseverance of the human spirit.

Archery Journey of Sheetal Devi

• Born in Lohidhar, Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir, with a rare disease that left him without properly developed arms.

• The team was founded after a youth sports event in 2019 by Indian Army coaches.

• Started to train in archery in 2022 at the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board Sports Complex, Katra.

• Holds the bow using her right leg and the upper part of her shoulder, and uses her mouth to release the string.

• 2023: Won gold at the Asian Para Games and silver at the World Para Archery Championships.

• Was the first Indian para-archer to make the able-bodied junior team for the Asia Cup 2025.

Conclusion

The qualification of Sheetal Devi to take part in the Asia Cup Archery 2025 is a historic moment in Indian sports. She still proves that the world around her has no limits, and she is the source of inspiration to hundreds of millions of people. She shows how strong will, persistence, and the essence of sporting excellence make her strive to reach the peak and dominate the Asian continent in the Asia Cup Stage 3 as a para-archery champion.