Sheetal Devi (Para Archery)

Date of Birth: Jan 10, 2007Place of Birth: Loidhar village, Kishtwar, Jammu & Kashmir, IndiaSport: Para ArcheryMajor Achievements in 2025:Para World Archery Championships: Gold (Mixed Team), Silver (Women's Individual Compound Open)Khelo India Para Games: Gold (Compound Open category)In 2025, Sheetal Devi continued her remarkable rise on the global stage with a series of standout performances. At the World Archery Championships, she secured a gold medal in the Mixed Team event and added a silver in the Women’s Individual Compound Open, reinforcing her status among the world’s elite. Earlier in the year, she successfully navigated a significant rule change introduced by World Archery that altered the release mechanism for foot-archers, adapting swiftly to the technical overhaul while maintaining her podium streak. On the domestic front, she clinched gold in the Compound Open category at the Khelo India Para Games, where she also set a new national record with the highest ranking round score. Capping off a stellar season, Sheetal finished 2025 ranked World No. 1 in the Women’s Compound Open category.