Srinagar, Oct 22 (JKNS): The Jammu and Kashmir Sports Council today extended its warmest felicitations to international para-archery sensation Sheetal Devi following her historic performance at the Asian Para Games 2026 in Aichi–Nagoya, Japan.
Sheetal delivered an exceptional campaign, securing two Gold medals and one Silver, alongside breaking multiple global and continental records.
Sheetal clinched her first Gold medal in the Compound Mixed Team Event alongside partner Toman Kumar, securing a decisive 151–148 victory over Indonesia in a closely contested final. Maintaining her dominant form, she subsequently secured her second Gold in the Women’s Individual Compound Archery Event, overcoming Singapore’s Nur Syahidah Alim with a score of 142–138. Earlier in the championship, Sheetal partnered with Payal Nag to win the Silver medal in the Women’s Compound Doubles Event, completing an outstanding three-medal campaign.
Highlighting her campaign were extraordinary, record-shattering qualification performances:
* Women’s Compound Qualification: Equalled the World Record and set a new Asian Record with an outstanding score of 704/720.
* Mixed Team Qualification: Partnered with Toman Kumar to set a new World Record with a combined total of 1,402 points.
Commending the athlete on her landmark achievement, Secretary, J&K Sports Council, Ms. Tazayun Mukhtar, stated:
“Sheetal Devi’s remarkable success is a testament to her unyielding dedication, perseverance, and exceptional sporting calibre. Securing two Gold medals and a Silver at the Asian Para Games is an extraordinary feat that will serve as a powerful catalyst for aspiring athletes across the nation, particularly in the domain of para-sports.
Her record-breaking achievements have brought immense pride and honor to both the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir and the country. The J&K Sports Council reaffirms its resolute commitment to promoting inclusive sports infrastructure, identifying grassroots talent, and providing elite-level training ecosystems to empower our athletes on the international stage.”
Strategic Commitment to Inclusive Sports
The J&K Sports Council re-emphasized its policy commitment to strengthening grassroots sports development, facilitating early talent identification, and creating accessible, world-class opportunities for athletes across all disciplines.
Sheetal Devi’s phenomenal campaign once again underscores the immense athletic potential residing within Jammu and Kashmir and stands as an inspiration for future generations of sportspersons. (JKNS)
