Sheetal Devi: Known Facts About Indian Para- Archer

The 17-year-old hails from Loidhar village in Kishtwar, Jammu and Kashmir.

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When Sheetal was born, she was diagnosed with phocomelia syndrome, a condition where her limbs remain underdeveloped.

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Growing up, she used to idolize sportspersons and wondered if she too could ever take that route in life.

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Sheetal's journey began when she undertook para-archer training at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board Sports Complex in Katra.

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Sheetal Devi became the first Indian armless archer to win at the Asian Para Games in Hangzhou, China.

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Soon, she made it to the Para Open Nationals and won a silver medal.

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