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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.

Published: Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 1:55 AM
Sheetal Devi creates history, shatters world record at Asian Para Games
Key Things to Know
  • Sheetal Devi broke the women's compound archery world record by scoring 149 at the Asian Para Games 2026.
  • Devi surpassed the previous seven-year-old record of 148 set by Jessica Stretton.
  • The record occurred in the pre-quarterfinals against Chan Yuen after Devi matched the qualification world record previously.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Indian para archer Sheetal Devi broke a seven-year-old world record at the Asian Para Games 2026. Competing in the women's compound elimination round, she registered a score of 149 during her pre-quarterfinal match against Chan Yuen to claim the historic milestone.

Devi's performance surpassed the previous record of 148, which had been set by Jessica Stretton. The record-breaking performance came just one day after Devi had equalled the world record in the qualification round of the tournament.

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