Sheetal Devi and Toman Kumar Secure Gold in Compound Mixed Team at Asian Para Games

Sheetal Devi and Toman Kumar from India achieved victory in the compound mixed team event at the Asian Para Games, held on Thursday. They triumphed over Indonesia's Teodora Audi Ayudia Ferelly and Ken Swagumilang with a score of 151-148 in the final match.

The Indian duo maintained a lead throughout the competition, starting with a narrow 38-37 advantage in the first end. They extended their lead to four points by the second end, finishing that round at 77-73. Although Indonesia won the third end by a single point, India retained a three-point lead heading into the final end, where both teams scored 38 points, securing India's gold medal.

This victory followed an impressive qualification round where Sheetal and Toman set a new world record with a score of 1,402 points, surpassing the previous record by two points. Sheetal, who was born without arms, utilizes her feet and legs to operate the compound bow, showcasing remarkable skill.