Sheetal Devi creates history, shatters world record at Asian Para Games
India's para archer Sheetal Devi broke a seven-year-old world record by scoring 149 in the women's compound elimination round at the Asian Para Games 2026. Sheetal surpassed the previous record of 148, set by Jessica Stretton, during her pre-quarterfinal match against Chan Yuen.
Indian para-athlete Deepthi Jeevanji won the gold medal in the women’s 400m T20 event at the 2026 Asian Para Games, setting a new Games record with a time of 56.36 seconds. Her victory marked India's fifth gold medal and the first of the day, as she finished more than two seconds ahead of Japan’s Niina Kanno, who secured silver.
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