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Sheetal Devi finishes 2nd in women’s compound Open ranking round
Updated On: 29 August, 2024 08:32 PM IST | Paris | mid-day online correspondent
Devi`s extraordinary performance not only earned her the second position but also saw her surpass the previous ranking round world record of 698 points
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Sheetal Devi (Pic: @Sheetal_archery/X)
India’s remarkable armless archer, Sheetal Devi, on Thursday achieved a significant milestone at the Paris Paralympics 2024 by finishing second in the women`s individual compound open ranking round. With an impressive score of 703 points out of a possible 720, Devi secured her place directly in the round of 16.
The 17-year-old archer hails from Jammu and Kashmir and competes using her legs, having been born without arms due to phocomelia syndrome, a rare congenital disorder that results in underdeveloped limbs.
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