Srinagar, October 23: The Jammu and Kashmir Sports Council has congratulated international para-archery champion Sheetal Devi on her outstanding performance at the Asian Para Games 2026 in Aichi–Nagoya, Japan, where she secured two Gold medals and one Silver, besides delivering record-breaking performances in the qualification rounds.
Representing India, Sheetal clinched Gold in the Compound Mixed Team event alongside Toman Kumar, defeating Indonesia 151–148 in the final. She followed it with another Gold in the Women’s Individual Compound event, overcoming Singapore’s Nur Syahidah Alim 142–138 in a closely contested final.
Earlier, Sheetal partnered with Payal Nag to secure Silver in the Women’s Compound Doubles event, completing an impressive three-medal haul at the continental sporting event.
Sheetal’s achievements extended beyond the medal podium. In the Women’s Compound Qualification round, she scored an exceptional 704 out of 720 points, equalling the existing World Record while establishing new Asian and Asian Para Games records.
She also combined with Toman Kumar to register 1,402 points in the Mixed Team Qualification round, setting a new World Record.
Congratulating Sheetal Devi on her remarkable achievements, Secretary, J&K Sports Council, Ms. Tazayun Mukhtar (JKAS), said:
“Sheetal Devi’s extraordinary performance at the Asian Para Games is a moment of immense pride for Jammu and Kashmir and the entire nation. Her two Gold medals, one Silver medal and record-breaking achievements reflect her exceptional talent, dedication and determination.
Her success serves as a powerful inspiration for young sportspersons, particularly aspiring para-athletes, and demonstrates the remarkable potential of athletes from Jammu and Kashmir.
The J&K Sports Council remains committed to strengthening inclusive sports development, improving access to training facilities and creating opportunities for talented athletes to excel at national and international levels.”
The Sports Council reiterated its commitment to promoting para-sports, encouraging grassroots participation, identifying emerging talent and supporting an inclusive sporting environment across Jammu and Kashmir.
Sheetal Devi’s achievements at the Asian Para Games 2026 have further strengthened India’s standing in international para-archery and brought immense pride to Jammu and Kashmir, inspiring a new generation of athletes to pursue sporting excellence.
