Payal Nag Upsets Sheetal Devi to Win Gold as India Dominates Para Archery in Bangkok
Payal Nag stuns Sheetal for gold as India top standings in Bangkok Para Archery
Hindustan Times
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In a stunning upset, Payal Nag, a teenage quadruple amputee archer, defeated world No. 1 Sheetal Devi to win gold at the World Archery Para Series in Bangkok. India topped the medal standings with seven golds, totaling 16 medals overall, showcasing a remarkable performance in the competition.
- 01Payal Nag defeated Sheetal Devi 139-136 to win gold in the compound women's final.
- 02India secured a total of 16 medals, including seven gold, five silver, and four bronze.
- 03Payal's victory marks her second win over Sheetal in a year.
- 04Toman Kumar and Bhawna also won gold in their respective events.
- 05Harvinder Singh and Swati Chaudhary each earned silver medals.
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At the World Archery Para Series in Bangkok, Payal Nag, an 18-year-old quadruple amputee archer, achieved a remarkable victory by defeating her teammate Sheetal Devi, the world No. 1, with a score of 139-136 in the compound women's final. This victory contributed to India's dominant performance, where the country finished at the top of the medal standings with a total of 16 medals, including seven gold, five silver, and four bronze. Payal's win is particularly significant as it marks her second triumph over Sheetal in just over a year, having previously defeated her at the Para Nationals in Jaipur in January 2025. The competition also saw Toman Kumar and Bhawna clinch gold in their respective events, while Harvinder Singh and Swati Chaudhary secured silver medals. Payal's journey is inspiring, having lost all four limbs in a tragic accident in 2015 and rising through the ranks of para archery in a short span of time.
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This victory inspires aspiring para athletes in India and showcases the potential of athletes with disabilities.
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