Sheetal Devi and Rakesh Kumar Win Bronze in Paralympics 2024 Archery
| Key Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Paralympics 2024, Mixed Team Compound Archery |
| Date | September 2, 2024 |
| Winning Team | Sheetal Devi and Rakesh Kumar (India) |
| Opponent Team | Eleonora Sarti and Matteo Bonacina (Italy) |
| Final Score | 156-155 in favor of India |
| Medal Won | Bronze |
| Significance of Win | Second archery medal for India in Paralympics history |
| Semifinal Result | Lost to Iran (Fatemeh Hemmati and Hadi Nori) in a shoot-off after tie at 152 |
| Quarterfinal Result | Defeated Indonesia 154-143 |
| Notable Achievement | Sheetal Devi became the first Indian woman to win a Paralympic archery medal |
| Ages | Sheetal Devi (17), Rakesh Kumar (39) |
| Coach | Kuldeep Vedhwan |
| Personal Challenges | Sheetal Devi has phocomelia; Rakesh Kumar has a spinal cord injury |
| Event Classification | Open Class Compound Archery |
| Distance & Target | 50 meters, 80cm five-ring target |
| Key Moment in Final | Judge upgraded Sheetal's final shot from 9 to 10, securing the bronze |