Indian Archery Duo Triumphs in Tight Paralympic Bronze Battle

Indian archers Sheetal Devi and Rakesh Kumar secured a thrilling bronze in the mixed team compound archery at the Paralympics, beating Italy 156-155. This marks India's second archery medal at the Paralympics and makes Sheetal the first Indian woman to win in this category. The result came after an upgraded final shot.

In a gripping finale, India's Sheetal Devi and Rakesh Kumar clinched a bronze medal in the mixed team compound archery at the Paralympics, edging out Italy 156-155. The victory, a significant milestone in India's Paralympic journey, saw Sheetal become the first Indian woman to win an archery medal at the Games.

The intense match was decided by a judge's revision of Sheetal's final shot from a 9 to a 10, mirroring a similar but less favorable event in their semifinal loss to Iran. Their comeback in the final end exemplified resilience, with the duo remaining composed even as tensions mounted.

Coach Kuldeep Vedhwan celebrated the historic win as India secured its second-ever Paralympic archery medal. Despite falling short in individual events, both archers displayed remarkable perseverance, culminating in a memorable performance that underscores India's growing prowess in the sport.

(With inputs from agencies.)