Sheetal Devi Hits World Record Mark at Asian Para Games!
Indian para-archer Sheetal Devi makes history by equalling the world record in compound archery at the 2026 Asian Para Games in Japan.
Indian para-archery sensation Sheetal Devi has sent a powerful message to her competitors at the 2026 Asian Para Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. In a stunning display of precision and skill, Sheetal equalled the world record in the women's compound archery ranking round, marking a historic start to India's campaign at the Okazaki Chuo Sogo Park Multipurpose Square.
A Masterclass in Precision
Competing on Monday, Sheetal Devi delivered a breathtaking performance, scoring 704 out of a possible 720 points. This feat places her alongside Turkey’s Oznur Cure, who jointly holds the world record. Sheetal's consistency was the highlight of the round, as she scored exactly 352 points in each half of the qualification.
Her scorecard reflected her absolute dominance, recording 32 Xs and 25 10s. This performance didn't just challenge the world stage; it shattered her own previous benchmarks:
- Asian Record: She bettered her own record of 698 points (set in Bangkok in March this year) by six points.
- Asian Games Record: She surpassed her previous mark of 680 points set during the 2023 Hangzhou games.
Indian Duo Dominates Doubles
The success wasn't limited to Sheetal alone. Fellow Indian archer Payal Nag also delivered a stellar performance, finishing joint fifth in the qualification standings with a total of 675 points. Payal showed great momentum, scoring 334 points in the first half and improving to 341 in the second, while recording 12 Xs and 20 10s.
The combined strength of the two athletes proved unbeatable in the Para compound women's doubles ranking round. Together, Sheetal and Payal topped the standings with a massive combined score of 1,379 points.
Men's Compound Archery Results
While the women led the charge, India's men's compound archery team also put up a strong fight in the ranking rounds:
Harvinder Singh
Harvinder Singh secured the fifth position with a total score of 631 points. He displayed a steady climb throughout the round, starting with 310 points in the first half and increasing to 321 in the second. His final tally included eight Xs and 13 10s.
Vijay Sundi
Vijay Sundi finished seventh overall, narrowly trailing Harvinder with a score of 630 points. Sundi recorded six Xs and 13 10s, scoring 318 points in the first half and 312 in the second half of the competition.