| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Sheetal Devi, an 18-year-old para archer from Jammu & Kashmir, becomes the first Indian para-athlete selected for an able-bodied national archery team. |
| Competition | Asia Cup 2025 (Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, December 2025) in the compound women's team category. |
| Background | Born with phocomelia (no arms), she uses her legs and shoulders to shoot arrows. |
| Key Achievements | - 2 Golds (2023 Asian Para Games) - Silver (2023 World Archery Championships) - Bronze (2024 Paris Paralympics, youngest Indian Paralympic medallist) - Gold (2025 World Para Championships). |
| Selection Trials | Held from 3rd-6th November 2025 at SAI's National Centre of Excellence, Sonipat. Competed against 60+ able-bodied archers, ranked 3rd with a score of 703. |
| Team Members | Tejal Rajendra Salve, Vaidehi Hirachandra Jadhav, and Sheetal Devi. |
| Significance | - Breaks stereotypes in sports - Merit-based selection milestone - Promotes inclusive sports policies - Inspires athletes with disabilities. |
| Quick Facts | - Hometown: Jammu & Kashmir - Condition: Phocomelia - Archery Style: Legs/shoulders - Major Medals: 4 international medals (2 Gold, 1 Silver, 1 Bronze). |
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