Indian Paralympic archer Sheetal Devi wowed audiences at the Paris 2024 Paralympics by scoring a perfect 10. A viral video clip showcasing Sheetal’s accuracy, achieved using only her legs, jaw and shoulders, received widespread praise.
Sheetal Devi’s standout moment came during a thrilling pre-quarterfinal match against Mariana Zuniga. The 17-year-old archer, making her Games debut, won widespread admiration for her extraordinary skill and composure.
British presenter Piers Morgan posted the jaw-dropping moment on his X account. “These Paralympians are truly amazing. Wow!” Morgan wrote in the caption of the video.
The video garnered 1.6 million views and users expressed their admiration for Sheetal Devi in the comments section. From international ministers to Indian bureaucrats, the armless archer’s historic feat stunned everyone.
“This is impossible! Sheetal Devi is poetry in motion. She is only 17 years old. Born without arms. A true heroine. Congratulations India (sic),” wrote Erik Solheim, Norway’s environment minister, on X.
Another user wrote that the Paralympic Games They were preferable to the Olympic Games because they proved to be more inspiring.
Sheetal Devi’s defeat
Despite her outstanding performance at the Paris Olympics, Sheetal Devi was narrowly defeated by Mariana Zuniga, 137-138, in the round of 16 on Saturday. Devi, who had consistently shot 9 and 10 in the first four sets, faltered with two 8s in the fifth and final set of the match.
Sheetal Devi is the first active archer to compete without arms. Sheetal was born with a rare condition called phocomelia, which causes underdevelopment of the limbs. She began her archery career at the age of 15.
With just 11 months of preparation, Sheetal competed at the 2022 Asian Para Games in the women’s compound bow category, winning two gold medals and one silver medal.
As the Paris Paralympic Games continue, Indian athletes remain focused and decided, with more events scheduled in the coming days, ANI reported.
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