Mixed Fortunes for India in Paralympic Archery Tournament

India experienced mixed outcomes in the Paralympic archery events. While Sheetal Devi, an armless archer, faced a narrow loss, Sarita Kumari advanced to the quarterfinals of the compound women's open category. Sarita showcased dominance from the start, defeating Italy's Eleonora Sarti and later Malaysian contender in convincing fashion.

India experienced contrasting results at the Paralympic archery events. The determined performance of Sarita Kumari, advancing to the quarterfinals of the compound women's open category, was overshadowed by a tragic exit by armless wonder Sheetal Devi.

Sarita, seeded ninth, exhibited an exceptional dominance over Italy's Eleonora Sarti, securing a 141-135 victory. Her triumph continued over Malaysia's Nur Jannaton Abdul Jalil with a 138-124 win, propelling her into a clash with Turkey's Onzur Cure Girdi, a qualifier with a world-record score.

In contrast, Sheetal Devi, who uses her toes to draw the arrow, encountered heartbreak against Chile's Mariana Zuniga. Despite a commendable start, Sheetal's performance faltered in the final arrow, resulting in a narrow 137-138 loss. This juxtaposition of results highlighted the unpredictable and challenging nature of competitive archery at the Paralympics.

(With inputs from agencies.)