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Sheetal Devi, the remarkable para archer from Jammu & Kashmir, clinched her maiden gold medal in the Women’s Compound Open event at the 2025 World Para Archery Championships held in Gwangju, South Korea. She defeated Türkiye’s Oznur Cure Girdi, a three-time world champion, with a score of 146–143. Born without arms due to phocomelia, Sheetal uses her legs and chin to shoot, showcasing extraordinary determination and precision. Her achievement, along with silver and bronze in team events, marks a historic milestone for Indian para archery and highlights her exceptional talent and resilience on the global stage.