US EditionAnand Mahindra Congratulates Sheetal Devi on World Para Archery Gold Medal: ‘World Champion in Winning Hearts…’
Sheetal Devi secured a historic triple-medal haul including gold by defeating world champion Oznur Cure Girdi, marking India’s first gold in women’s compound individual at the event.
- On Saturday, September 27, Sheetal Devi clinched gold at the Para World Archery Championships in Gwangju, beating Oznur Cure Girdi 146-143 in the women’s compound individual final.
- Known for shooting with her feet and chin, Sheetal Devi avenged her narrow 2023 Pilsen World Championships defeat to Girdi, India’s only armless archer.
- After a 29-all start, she fired three 10s to win the second end 30-27; despite losing the fourth, she led 116-114 and sealed victory with a perfect 30.
- Her win completed a three-medal day with gold, a women’s team silver with Sarita, and a mixed-team bronze with Toman Kumar for India’s para-archery team.
- This triumph comes against Oznur Cure Girdi, a three-time World Champion and 2024 Paralympic gold medallist, following a 145-140 semifinal win over Jodie Grinham in Indian para sport.
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Anand Mahindra congratulates Sheetal Devi on World Para Archery gold medal: ‘World champion in winning hearts…’
India's pralympic athlete Sheetal Devi won gold at the World Para Archery Championship, defeating world number one Oznur Cure Girdi 146-143. Anand Mahindra celebrated the win online with a congratulatory photo post.
Sheetal Devi crowned world champion, bags historic gold at Para World Archery C'ship
Sheetal Devi won gold in the women’s compound individual event at the Para World Archery Championship. Her victory over Turkiye’s top-ranked archer highlights India’s rising strength in para-archery.
Sheetal Devi Clinches Maiden Gold at Para Archery World Championships 2025, Defeats Reigning Champion Oznur Cure Girdi in Women’s Compound Open Final | 🏆 LatestLY
Sheetal Devi beat Turkiye’s Oznur Cure Girdi in the Women’s Compound Open final at the Para Archery World Championships 2025, with the final score being 146-143. Sheetal Devi has bagged her maiden gold medal at the World Para Archery Championships. 🏆 Sheetal Devi Clinches Maiden Gold at Para Archery World Championships 2025, Defeats Reigning Champion Oznur Cure Girdi in Women’s Compound Open Final.
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